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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.36, 14,287.70 and 2,505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.36, 14,287.70 and 2,505.32 is: 3,757.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.36 : 14,287.70 = 2,505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.36/14,287.70 = 2,505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.36x = 14,287.70 × 2,505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.36x = 35,795,260.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,795,260.56/9,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.89

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