Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.68, 14,180.52 and 2,528
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 9,453.68, 14,180.52 and 2,528 is: 3,792
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,453.68 : 14,180.52 = 2,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,453.68/14,180.52 = 2,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,453.68x = 14,180.52 × 2,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,453.68x = 35,848,354.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,848,354.56/9,453.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,792
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