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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.82, 14,130.08 and 3,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.82, 14,130.08 and 3,265.50 is: 4,895.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.82 : 14,130.08 = 3,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.82/14,130.08 = 3,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.82x = 14,130.08 × 3,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.82x = 46,141,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,141,776.24/9,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.25

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