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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.87, 14,179.72 and 2,528.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.87, 14,179.72 and 2,528.91 is: 3,793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.87 : 14,179.72 = 2,528.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.87/14,179.72 = 2,528.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.87x = 14,179.72 × 2,528.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.87x = 35,859,235.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,859,235.71/9,453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.07

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