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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.52, 14,286.60 and 2,949.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.52, 14,286.60 and 2,949.93 is: 4,424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.52 : 14,286.60 = 2,949.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.52/14,286.60 = 2,949.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.52x = 14,286.60 × 2,949.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.52x = 42,144,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,144,469.94/9,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.84

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