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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.12, 14,249.40 and 2,924.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.12, 14,249.40 and 2,924.16 is: 4,386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.12 : 14,249.40 = 2,924.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.12/14,249.40 = 2,924.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.12x = 14,249.40 × 2,924.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.12x = 41,667,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667,525.50/9,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.92

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