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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.12, 14,191.56 and 2,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.12, 14,191.56 and 2,535 is: 3,802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.12 : 14,191.56 = 2,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.12/14,191.56 = 2,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.12x = 14,191.56 × 2,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.12x = 35,975,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,975,604.60/9,462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.07

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