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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.63, 14,293.75 and 2,603.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.63, 14,293.75 and 2,603.13 is: 3,904.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.63 : 14,293.75 = 2,603.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.63/14,293.75 = 2,603.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.63x = 14,293.75 × 2,603.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.63x = 37,208,489.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,208,489.44/9,528.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.91

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