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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.02, 14,287.36 and 2,599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.02, 14,287.36 and 2,599.52 is: 3,899.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.02 : 14,287.36 = 2,599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.02/14,287.36 = 2,599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.02x = 14,287.36 × 2,599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.02x = 37,140,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,140,278.07/9,525.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.23

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