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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.92, 14,290.38 and 2,601.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.92, 14,290.38 and 2,601.48 is: 3,902.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.92 : 14,290.38 = 2,601.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.92/14,290.38 = 2,601.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.92x = 14,290.38 × 2,601.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.92x = 37,176,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,176,137.76/9,526.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.22

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