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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.46, 14,289.53 and 2,951.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.46, 14,289.53 and 2,951.13 is: 4,427.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.46 : 14,289.53 = 2,951.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.46/14,289.53 = 2,951.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.46x = 14,289.53 × 2,951.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.46x = 42,170,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,170,245.91/9,524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.57

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