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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.06, 14,249.94 and 2,925.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.06, 14,249.94 and 2,925.79 is: 4,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.06 : 14,249.94 = 2,925.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.06/14,249.94 = 2,925.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.06x = 14,249.94 × 2,925.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.06x = 41,692,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,692,331.95/9,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.10

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