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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.59, 14,289.35 and 2,952.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.59, 14,289.35 and 2,952.57 is: 4,428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.59 : 14,289.35 = 2,952.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.59/14,289.35 = 2,952.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.59x = 14,289.35 × 2,952.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.59x = 42,190,291.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,190,291.37/9,526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.69

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