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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.81, 14,176.40 and 2,525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.81, 14,176.40 and 2,525.25 is: 3,787.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.81 : 14,176.40 = 2,525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.81/14,176.40 = 2,525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.81x = 14,176.40 × 2,525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.81x = 35,798,941.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,798,941.47/9,450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.92

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