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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.60, 14,138.40 and 2,499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.60, 14,138.40 and 2,499.56 is: 3,749.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.60 : 14,138.40 = 2,499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.60/14,138.40 = 2,499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.60x = 14,138.40 × 2,499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.60x = 35,339,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,339,779.10/9,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.34

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