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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.18, 14,248.62 and 2,924.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.18, 14,248.62 and 2,924.91 is: 4,387.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.18 : 14,248.62 = 2,924.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.18/14,248.62 = 2,924.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.18x = 14,248.62 × 2,924.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.18x = 41,675,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,675,931.12/9,498.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.78

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