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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.02, 14,198.76 and 2,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.02, 14,198.76 and 2,540.52 is: 3,810.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.02 : 14,198.76 = 2,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.02/14,198.76 = 2,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.02x = 14,198.76 × 2,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.02x = 36,072,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,072,233.76/9,466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.71

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