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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.95, 14,135.23 and 2,759.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.95, 14,135.23 and 2,759.97 is: 4,139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.95 : 14,135.23 = 2,759.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.95/14,135.23 = 2,759.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.95x = 14,135.23 × 2,759.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.95x = 39,012,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,012,761.61/9,424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.31

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