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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.44, 14,291 and 2,953.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.44, 14,291 and 2,953.12 is: 4,430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.44 : 14,291 = 2,953.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.44/14,291 = 2,953.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.44x = 14,291 × 2,953.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.44x = 42,203,037.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,203,037.92/9,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.10

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