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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.86, 14,139.27 and 2,405.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.86, 14,139.27 and 2,405.93 is: 3,609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.86 : 14,139.27 = 2,405.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.86/14,139.27 = 2,405.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.86x = 14,139.27 × 2,405.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.86x = 34,018,014.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,018,014.15/9,425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.01

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