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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.64, 14,181.92 and 2,529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.64, 14,181.92 and 2,529.12 is: 3,793.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.64 : 14,181.92 = 2,529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.64/14,181.92 = 2,529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.64x = 14,181.92 × 2,529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.64x = 35,867,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,867,777.51/9,454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.67

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