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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.87, 14,178.22 and 2,527.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.87, 14,178.22 and 2,527.91 is: 3,791.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.87 : 14,178.22 = 2,527.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.87/14,178.22 = 2,527.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.87x = 14,178.22 × 2,527.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.87x = 35,841,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,841,264.12/9,452.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.57

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