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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.63, 14,116.91 and 4,498.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.63, 14,116.91 and 4,498.73 is: 6,737.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.63 : 14,116.91 = 4,498.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.63/14,116.91 = 4,498.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.63x = 14,116.91 × 4,498.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.63x = 63,508,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,508,073.45/9,425.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,737.81

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