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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.68, 14,168.52 and 2,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.68, 14,168.52 and 2,520 is: 3,780.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.68 : 14,168.52 = 2,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.68/14,168.52 = 2,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.68x = 14,168.52 × 2,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.68x = 35,704,670.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704,670.40/9,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.00

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