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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.56, 14,171.52 and 2,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.56, 14,171.52 and 2,522 is: 3,783.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.56 : 14,171.52 = 2,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.56/14,171.52 = 2,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.56x = 14,171.52 × 2,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.56x = 35,740,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,740,573.44/9,447.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.05

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