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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,527.59, 14,290.84 and 2,953.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,527.59, 14,290.84 and 2,953.57 is: 4,430.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,527.59 : 14,290.84 = 2,953.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,527.59/14,290.84 = 2,953.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,527.59x = 14,290.84 × 2,953.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,527.59x = 42,208,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,208,996.30/9,527.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.19

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