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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,527.08, 14,291.82 and 2,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,527.08, 14,291.82 and 2,952.28 is: 4,428.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,527.08 : 14,291.82 = 2,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,527.08/14,291.82 = 2,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,527.08x = 14,291.82 × 2,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,527.08x = 42,193,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,193,454.35/9,527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.79

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