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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,527.31, 14,292.63 and 2,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,527.31, 14,292.63 and 2,954.16 is: 4,431.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,527.31 : 14,292.63 = 2,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,527.31/14,292.63 = 2,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,527.31x = 14,292.63 × 2,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,527.31x = 42,222,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,222,715.84/9,527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.76

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