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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.79, 14,030.93 and 9,285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.79, 14,030.93 and 9,285.66 is: 13,822.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.79 : 14,030.93 = 9,285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.79/14,030.93 = 9,285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.79x = 14,030.93 × 9,285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.79x = 130,286,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,286,468.68/9,425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.34

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