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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.12, 14,176.58 and 2,697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.12, 14,176.58 and 2,697.23 is: 4,045.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.12 : 14,176.58 = 2,697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.12/14,176.58 = 2,697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.12x = 14,176.58 × 2,697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.12x = 38,237,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,237,412.50/9,452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.38

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