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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.04, 14,195.52 and 2,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.04, 14,195.52 and 2,538 is: 3,806.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.04 : 14,195.52 = 2,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.04/14,195.52 = 2,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.04x = 14,195.52 × 2,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.04x = 36,028,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,028,229.76/9,464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.86

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