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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.52, 14,178.94 and 9,291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.52, 14,178.94 and 9,291.44 is: 13,824.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.52 : 14,178.94 = 9,291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.52/14,178.94 = 9,291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.52x = 14,178.94 × 9,291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.52x = 131,742,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,742,770.27/9,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,824.70

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