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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.48, 14,135.08 and 2,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.48, 14,135.08 and 2,849.80 is: 4,274.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.48 : 14,135.08 = 2,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.48/14,135.08 = 2,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.48x = 14,135.08 × 2,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.48x = 40,282,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,282,150.98/9,423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.66

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