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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,487.25, 14,230.31 and 2,913.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,487.25, 14,230.31 and 2,913.49 is: 4,370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,487.25 : 14,230.31 = 2,913.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,487.25/14,230.31 = 2,913.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,487.25x = 14,230.31 × 2,913.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,487.25x = 41,459,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,459,851.31/9,487.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.06

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