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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.08, 14,248.28 and 2,925.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.08, 14,248.28 and 2,925.09 is: 4,387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.08 : 14,248.28 = 2,925.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.08/14,248.28 = 2,925.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.08x = 14,248.28 × 2,925.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.08x = 41,677,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,677,486.72/9,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.53

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