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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.37, 14,178.97 and 2,528.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.37, 14,178.97 and 2,528.41 is: 3,792.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.37 : 14,178.97 = 2,528.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.37/14,178.97 = 2,528.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.37x = 14,178.97 × 2,528.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.37x = 35,850,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850,249.54/9,453.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.32

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