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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.06, 14,248.44 and 2,924.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.06, 14,248.44 and 2,924.79 is: 4,387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.06 : 14,248.44 = 2,924.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.06/14,248.44 = 2,924.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.06x = 14,248.44 × 2,924.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.06x = 41,673,694.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,673,694.83/9,498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.60

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