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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.50, 14,210.52 and 2,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.50, 14,210.52 and 2,548 is: 3,822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.50 : 14,210.52 = 2,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.50/14,210.52 = 2,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.50x = 14,210.52 × 2,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.50x = 36,208,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,208,404.96/9,473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.07

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