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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.15, 14,292.77 and 2,955.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.15, 14,292.77 and 2,955.27 is: 4,433.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.15 : 14,292.77 = 2,955.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.15/14,292.77 = 2,955.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.15x = 14,292.77 × 2,955.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.15x = 42,238,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,238,979.62/9,528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.07

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