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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.47, 14,249.30 and 2,924.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.47, 14,249.30 and 2,924.51 is: 4,387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.47 : 14,249.30 = 2,924.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.47/14,249.30 = 2,924.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.47x = 14,249.30 × 2,924.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.47x = 41,672,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,672,134.47/9,498.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.25

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