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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.21, 14,178.74 and 2,528.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.21, 14,178.74 and 2,528.25 is: 3,792.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.21 : 14,178.74 = 2,528.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.21/14,178.74 = 2,528.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.21x = 14,178.74 × 2,528.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.21x = 35,847,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,847,399.41/9,453.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.09

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