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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.22, 14,280.32 and 2,594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.22, 14,280.32 and 2,594.72 is: 3,892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.22 : 14,280.32 = 2,594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.22/14,280.32 = 2,594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.22x = 14,280.32 × 2,594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.22x = 37,053,431.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,053,431.91/9,520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.08

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