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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.32, 14,293.54 and 2,603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.32, 14,293.54 and 2,603.80 is: 3,905.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.32 : 14,293.54 = 2,603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.32/14,293.54 = 2,603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.32x = 14,293.54 × 2,603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.32x = 37,217,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,217,519.45/9,529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.58

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