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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.04, 14,137.56 and 2,499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.04, 14,137.56 and 2,499.28 is: 3,748.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.04 : 14,137.56 = 2,499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.04/14,137.56 = 2,499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.04x = 14,137.56 × 2,499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.04x = 35,333,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,333,720.96/9,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.92

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