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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.64, 14,138.46 and 3,580.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.64, 14,138.46 and 3,580.86 is: 5,371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.64 : 14,138.46 = 3,580.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.64/14,138.46 = 3,580.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.64x = 14,138.46 × 3,580.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.64x = 50,627,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,627,845.88/9,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,371.29

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