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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.56, 14,135.28 and 2,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.56, 14,135.28 and 2,498 is: 3,746.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.56 : 14,135.28 = 2,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.56/14,135.28 = 2,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.56x = 14,135.28 × 2,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.56x = 35,309,929.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,309,929.44/9,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.98

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