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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.43, 14,167.27 and 3,525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.43, 14,167.27 and 3,525.74 is: 5,284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.43 : 14,167.27 = 3,525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.43/14,167.27 = 3,525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.43x = 14,167.27 × 3,525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.43x = 49,950,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,950,176.92/9,451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.93

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