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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.68, 14,138.50 and 2,850.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.68, 14,138.50 and 2,850.04 is: 4,275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.68 : 14,138.50 = 2,850.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.68/14,138.50 = 2,850.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.68x = 14,138.50 × 2,850.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.68x = 40,295,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,295,290.54/9,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.51

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