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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.64, 14,192.26 and 2,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.64, 14,192.26 and 2,535.52 is: 3,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.64 : 14,192.26 = 2,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.64/14,192.26 = 2,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.64x = 14,192.26 × 2,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.64x = 35,984,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,984,759.08/9,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.82

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