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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.29, 14,171.36 and 2,523.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.29, 14,171.36 and 2,523.33 is: 3,784.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.29 : 14,171.36 = 2,523.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.29/14,171.36 = 2,523.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.29x = 14,171.36 × 2,523.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.29x = 35,759,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,759,005.21/9,448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.71

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