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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.13, 14,294.51 and 2,603.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.13, 14,294.51 and 2,603.63 is: 3,905.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.13 : 14,294.51 = 2,603.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.13/14,294.51 = 2,603.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.13x = 14,294.51 × 2,603.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.13x = 37,217,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217,530.58/9,529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.66

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