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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,425.98, 14,141.58 and 2,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,425.98, 14,141.58 and 2,852.20 is: 4,279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,425.98 : 14,141.58 = 2,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,425.98/14,141.58 = 2,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,425.98x = 14,141.58 × 2,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,425.98x = 40,334,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,334,614.48/9,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.09

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