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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.03, 14,287.41 and 2,950.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.03, 14,287.41 and 2,950.79 is: 4,426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.03 : 14,287.41 = 2,950.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.03/14,287.41 = 2,950.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.03x = 14,287.41 × 2,950.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.03x = 42,159,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,159,075.12/9,524.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.60

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