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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.52, 14,284.02 and 2,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.52, 14,284.02 and 2,947.26 is: 4,421.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.52 : 14,284.02 = 2,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.52/14,284.02 = 2,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.52x = 14,284.02 × 2,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.52x = 42,098,720.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,098,720.79/9,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.43

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