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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.64, 14,136.42 and 2,498.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.64, 14,136.42 and 2,498.14 is: 3,747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.64 : 14,136.42 = 2,498.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.64/14,136.42 = 2,498.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.64x = 14,136.42 × 2,498.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.64x = 35,314,756.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,314,756.26/9,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.46

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