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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.79, 14,206.23 and 2,545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.79, 14,206.23 and 2,545.29 is: 3,817.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.79 : 14,206.23 = 2,545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.79/14,206.23 = 2,545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.79x = 14,206.23 × 2,545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.79x = 36,158,975.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,158,975.16/9,470.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.95

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