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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.25, 14,133.94 and 2,848.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.25, 14,133.94 and 2,848.67 is: 4,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.25 : 14,133.94 = 2,848.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.25/14,133.94 = 2,848.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.25x = 14,133.94 × 2,848.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.25x = 40,262,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,262,845.95/9,424.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,272.26

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