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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.56, 14,181.83 and 2,528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.56, 14,181.83 and 2,528.88 is: 3,793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.56 : 14,181.83 = 2,528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.56/14,181.83 = 2,528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.56x = 14,181.83 × 2,528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.56x = 35,864,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,864,146.25/9,454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.32

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