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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.45, 14,250.55 and 2,835.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.45, 14,250.55 and 2,835.16 is: 4,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.45 : 14,250.55 = 2,835.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.45/14,250.55 = 2,835.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.45x = 14,250.55 × 2,835.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.45x = 40,402,640.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,402,640.18/9,498.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.60

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