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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.62, 14,287.54 and 2,504.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.62, 14,287.54 and 2,504.81 is: 3,757.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.62 : 14,287.54 = 2,504.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.62/14,287.54 = 2,504.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.62x = 14,287.54 × 2,504.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.62x = 35,787,507.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,787,507.89/9,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.37

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