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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.29, 14,180.36 and 2,529.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.29, 14,180.36 and 2,529.33 is: 3,793.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.29 : 14,180.36 = 2,529.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.29/14,180.36 = 2,529.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.29x = 14,180.36 × 2,529.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.29x = 35,866,797.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,866,797.31/9,454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.71

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