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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.07, 14,293.49 and 2,954.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.07, 14,293.49 and 2,954.78 is: 4,432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.07 : 14,293.49 = 2,954.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.07/14,293.49 = 2,954.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.07x = 14,293.49 × 2,954.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.07x = 42,234,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,234,139.34/9,528.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.60

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