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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.12, 14,182.56 and 2,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.12, 14,182.56 and 2,529 is: 3,793.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.12 : 14,182.56 = 2,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.12/14,182.56 = 2,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.12x = 14,182.56 × 2,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.12x = 35,867,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,867,694.24/9,456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.07

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