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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.09, 14,137.47 and 2,851.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.09, 14,137.47 and 2,851.33 is: 4,276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.09 : 14,137.47 = 2,851.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.09/14,137.47 = 2,851.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.09x = 14,137.47 × 2,851.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.09x = 40,310,556.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,310,556.99/9,425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.94

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