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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.84, 14,177.77 and 2,526.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.84, 14,177.77 and 2,526.34 is: 3,789.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.84 : 14,177.77 = 2,526.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.84/14,177.77 = 2,526.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.84x = 14,177.77 × 2,526.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.84x = 35,817,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,817,867.46/9,451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.51

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