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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.63, 14,295.25 and 2,604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.63, 14,295.25 and 2,604.13 is: 3,906.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.63 : 14,295.25 = 2,604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.63/14,295.25 = 2,604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.63x = 14,295.25 × 2,604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.63x = 37,226,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,226,689.38/9,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.41

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