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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.74, 14,286.51 and 2,950.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.74, 14,286.51 and 2,950.39 is: 4,425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.74 : 14,286.51 = 2,950.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.74/14,286.51 = 2,950.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.74x = 14,286.51 × 2,950.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.74x = 42,150,776.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,150,776.24/9,524.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.40

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