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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.76, 14,285.25 and 2,949.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.76, 14,285.25 and 2,949.36 is: 4,423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.76 : 14,285.25 = 2,949.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.76/14,285.25 = 2,949.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.76x = 14,285.25 × 2,949.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.76x = 42,132,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,132,344.94/9,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.45

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