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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.42, 14,177.54 and 2,527.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.42, 14,177.54 and 2,527.46 is: 3,790.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.42 : 14,177.54 = 2,527.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.42/14,177.54 = 2,527.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.42x = 14,177.54 × 2,527.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.42x = 35,833,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,833,100.68/9,452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.89

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