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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.04, 14,169.48 and 2,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.04, 14,169.48 and 2,521 is: 3,781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.04 : 14,169.48 = 2,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.04/14,169.48 = 2,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.04x = 14,169.48 × 2,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.04x = 35,721,259.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,721,259.08/9,447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.21

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