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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.64, 14,287.52 and 2,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.64, 14,287.52 and 2,952.96 is: 4,427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.64 : 14,287.52 = 2,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.64/14,287.52 = 2,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.64x = 14,287.52 × 2,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.64x = 42,190,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,190,475.06/9,528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.75

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