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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.31, 14,178.66 and 2,526.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.31, 14,178.66 and 2,526.75 is: 3,790.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.31 : 14,178.66 = 2,526.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.31/14,178.66 = 2,526.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.31x = 14,178.66 × 2,526.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.31x = 35,825,929.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,825,929.16/9,452.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.18

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