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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.03, 14,182.57 and 2,529.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.03, 14,182.57 and 2,529.53 is: 3,794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.03 : 14,182.57 = 2,529.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.03/14,182.57 = 2,529.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.03x = 14,182.57 × 2,529.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.03x = 35,875,236.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,875,236.29/9,455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.30

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