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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.11, 14,249.39 and 2,924.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.11, 14,249.39 and 2,924.15 is: 4,386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.11 : 14,249.39 = 2,924.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.11/14,249.39 = 2,924.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.11x = 14,249.39 × 2,924.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.11x = 41,667,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667,267.90/9,498.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.90

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