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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.24, 14,265.90 and 2,847.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.24, 14,265.90 and 2,847.15 is: 4,269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.24 : 14,265.90 = 2,847.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.24/14,265.90 = 2,847.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.24x = 14,265.90 × 2,847.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.24x = 40,617,157.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,617,157.19/9,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.99

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