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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.76, 14,286.75 and 2,950.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.76, 14,286.75 and 2,950.36 is: 4,424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.76 : 14,286.75 = 2,950.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.76/14,286.75 = 2,950.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.76x = 14,286.75 × 2,950.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.76x = 42,151,055.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,151,055.73/9,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.95

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