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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.34, 14,178.51 and 2,526.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.34, 14,178.51 and 2,526.84 is: 3,790.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.34 : 14,178.51 = 2,526.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.34/14,178.51 = 2,526.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.34x = 14,178.51 × 2,526.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.34x = 35,826,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,826,826.21/9,452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.26

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