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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.85, 14,288.47 and 2,950.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.85, 14,288.47 and 2,950.27 is: 4,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.85 : 14,288.47 = 2,950.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.85/14,288.47 = 2,950.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.85x = 14,288.47 × 2,950.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.85x = 42,154,801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,154,801.29/9,525.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.31

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