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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.26, 14,244.96 and 2,834.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.26, 14,244.96 and 2,834.30 is: 4,250.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.26 : 14,244.96 = 2,834.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.26/14,244.96 = 2,834.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.26x = 14,244.96 × 2,834.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.26x = 40,374,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,374,490.13/9,499.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.28

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