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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.32, 14,253.45 and 2,482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.32, 14,253.45 and 2,482.31 is: 3,723.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.32 : 14,253.45 = 2,482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.32/14,253.45 = 2,482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.32x = 14,253.45 × 2,482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.32x = 35,381,410.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,381,410.20/9,502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.45

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