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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.12, 14,268.98 and 2,492.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.12, 14,268.98 and 2,492.10 is: 3,738.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.12 : 14,268.98 = 2,492.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.12/14,268.98 = 2,492.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.12x = 14,268.98 × 2,492.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.12x = 35,559,731.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,559,731.29/9,512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.36

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