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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.56, 14,138.28 and 2,500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.56, 14,138.28 and 2,500 is: 3,749.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.56 : 14,138.28 = 2,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.56/14,138.28 = 2,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.56x = 14,138.28 × 2,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.56x = 35,345,700
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,345,700/9,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.98

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