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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.11, 14,250.89 and 2,925.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.11, 14,250.89 and 2,925.15 is: 4,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.11 : 14,250.89 = 2,925.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.11/14,250.89 = 2,925.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.11x = 14,250.89 × 2,925.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.11x = 41,685,990.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,685,990.88/9,499.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.41

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