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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.32, 14,287.28 and 2,950.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.32, 14,287.28 and 2,950.36 is: 4,425.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.32 : 14,287.28 = 2,950.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.32/14,287.28 = 2,950.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.32x = 14,287.28 × 2,950.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.32x = 42,152,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,152,619.42/9,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.79

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