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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,527.82, 14,291.29 and 2,602.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,527.82, 14,291.29 and 2,602.34 is: 3,903.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,527.82 : 14,291.29 = 2,602.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,527.82/14,291.29 = 2,602.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,527.82x = 14,291.29 × 2,602.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,527.82x = 37,190,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190,795.62/9,527.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.39

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