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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,527.26, 14,292.39 and 2,951.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,527.26, 14,292.39 and 2,951.89 is: 4,428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,527.26 : 14,292.39 = 2,951.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,527.26/14,292.39 = 2,951.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,527.26x = 14,292.39 × 2,951.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,527.26x = 42,189,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,189,563.12/9,527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.30

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