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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.48, 14,281.18 and 2,502.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.48, 14,281.18 and 2,502.19 is: 3,753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.48 : 14,281.18 = 2,502.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.48/14,281.18 = 2,502.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.48x = 14,281.18 × 2,502.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.48x = 35,734,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,734,225.78/9,521.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.01

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