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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.12, 14,196.06 and 2,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.12, 14,196.06 and 2,538 is: 3,806.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.12 : 14,196.06 = 2,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.12/14,196.06 = 2,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.12x = 14,196.06 × 2,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.12x = 36,029,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,029,600.28/9,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.57

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