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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.60, 14,139.20 and 2,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.60, 14,139.20 and 2,851.52 is: 4,277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.60 : 14,139.20 = 2,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.60/14,139.20 = 2,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.60x = 14,139.20 × 2,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.60x = 40,318,211.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,318,211.58/9,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.52

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