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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.84, 14,136.93 and 2,850.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.84, 14,136.93 and 2,850.48 is: 4,275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.84 : 14,136.93 = 2,850.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.84/14,136.93 = 2,850.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.84x = 14,136.93 × 2,850.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.84x = 40,297,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,297,036.23/9,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.17

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