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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.49, 14,238.33 and 2,918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.49, 14,238.33 and 2,918.40 is: 4,377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.49 : 14,238.33 = 2,918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.49/14,238.33 = 2,918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.49x = 14,238.33 × 2,918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.49x = 41,553,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,553,142.27/9,492.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.48

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