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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,528.70, 14,292.72 and 2,954.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,528.70, 14,292.72 and 2,954.74 is: 4,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,528.70 : 14,292.72 = 2,954.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,528.70/14,292.72 = 2,954.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,528.70x = 14,292.72 × 2,954.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,528.70x = 42,231,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,231,271.49/9,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.01

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