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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.84, 14,249.41 and 2,925.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.84, 14,249.41 and 2,925.86 is: 4,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.84 : 14,249.41 = 2,925.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.84/14,249.41 = 2,925.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.84x = 14,249.41 × 2,925.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.84x = 41,691,700.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,691,700.18/9,499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.68

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