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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.20, 14,286.96 and 2,949.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.20, 14,286.96 and 2,949.52 is: 4,424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.20 : 14,286.96 = 2,949.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.20/14,286.96 = 2,949.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.20x = 14,286.96 × 2,949.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.20x = 42,139,674.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,139,674.26/9,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.48

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