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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.92, 14,292.72 and 2,603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.92, 14,292.72 and 2,603.52 is: 3,904.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.92 : 14,292.72 = 2,603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.92/14,292.72 = 2,603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.92x = 14,292.72 × 2,603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.92x = 37,211,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,211,382.37/9,529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.69

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