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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.20, 14,282.46 and 2,946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.20, 14,282.46 and 2,946.52 is: 4,419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.20 : 14,282.46 = 2,946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.20/14,282.46 = 2,946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.20x = 14,282.46 × 2,946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.20x = 42,083,482.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,083,482.63/9,521.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.98

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