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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.63, 14,169.94 and 2,521.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.63, 14,169.94 and 2,521.13 is: 3,781.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.63 : 14,169.94 = 2,521.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.63/14,169.94 = 2,521.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.63x = 14,169.94 × 2,521.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.63x = 35,724,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,724,183.68/9,446.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.69

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