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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.74, 14,289.95 and 2,952.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.74, 14,289.95 and 2,952.47 is: 4,429.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.74 : 14,289.95 = 2,952.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.74/14,289.95 = 2,952.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.74x = 14,289.95 × 2,952.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.74x = 42,190,691.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,190,691.78/9,525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.13

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