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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.61, 14,251.64 and 2,925.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.61, 14,251.64 and 2,925.65 is: 4,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.61 : 14,251.64 = 2,925.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.61/14,251.64 = 2,925.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.61x = 14,251.64 × 2,925.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.61x = 41,695,310.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,695,310.57/9,499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.16

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