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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.26, 14,132.60 and 2,849.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.26, 14,132.60 and 2,849.97 is: 4,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.26 : 14,132.60 = 2,849.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.26/14,132.60 = 2,849.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.26x = 14,132.60 × 2,849.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.26x = 40,277,471.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,277,471.77/9,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.26

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