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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.34, 14,136.18 and 2,849.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.34, 14,136.18 and 2,849.98 is: 4,274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.34 : 14,136.18 = 2,849.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.34/14,136.18 = 2,849.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.34x = 14,136.18 × 2,849.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.34x = 40,287,830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,287,830.28/9,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.42

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