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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.96, 14,247.39 and 2,925.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.96, 14,247.39 and 2,925.11 is: 4,387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.96 : 14,247.39 = 2,925.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.96/14,247.39 = 2,925.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.96x = 14,247.39 × 2,925.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.96x = 41,675,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,675,229.55/9,497.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.81

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