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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.50, 14,135.25 and 2,849.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.50, 14,135.25 and 2,849.54 is: 4,274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.50 : 14,135.25 = 2,849.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.50/14,135.25 = 2,849.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.50x = 14,135.25 × 2,849.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.50x = 40,278,960.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,278,960.29/9,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.31

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