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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.40, 14,248.95 and 2,925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.40, 14,248.95 and 2,925.12 is: 4,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.40 : 14,248.95 = 2,925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.40/14,248.95 = 2,925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.40x = 14,248.95 × 2,925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.40x = 41,679,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,679,888.62/9,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.10

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