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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.22, 14,138.73 and 2,850.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.22, 14,138.73 and 2,850.24 is: 4,275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.22 : 14,138.73 = 2,850.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.22/14,138.73 = 2,850.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.22x = 14,138.73 × 2,850.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.22x = 40,298,773.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,298,773.80/9,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.63

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