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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.96, 14,292.51 and 2,863.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.96, 14,292.51 and 2,863.18 is: 4,295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.96 : 14,292.51 = 2,863.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.96/14,292.51 = 2,863.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.96x = 14,292.51 × 2,863.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.96x = 40,922,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,922,028.78/9,526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.39

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