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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.99, 14,285.26 and 2,951.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.99, 14,285.26 and 2,951.35 is: 4,425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.99 : 14,285.26 = 2,951.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.99/14,285.26 = 2,951.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.99x = 14,285.26 × 2,951.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.99x = 42,160,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,160,802.10/9,526.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.41

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