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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.08, 14,174.96 and 2,524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.08, 14,174.96 and 2,524.64 is: 3,786.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.08 : 14,174.96 = 2,524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.08/14,174.96 = 2,524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.08x = 14,174.96 × 2,524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.08x = 35,786,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,786,671.01/9,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.92

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