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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.05, 14,312.94 and 2,523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.05, 14,312.94 and 2,523.14 is: 3,784.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.05 : 14,312.94 = 2,523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.05/14,312.94 = 2,523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.05x = 14,312.94 × 2,523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.05x = 36,113,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,113,479.87/9,543.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.27

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