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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.12, 14,289.72 and 2,951.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.12, 14,289.72 and 2,951.16 is: 4,427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.12 : 14,289.72 = 2,951.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.12/14,289.72 = 2,951.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.12x = 14,289.72 × 2,951.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.12x = 42,171,250.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,171,250.08/9,525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.37

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