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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.20, 14,314.80 and 2,523.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.20, 14,314.80 and 2,523.20 is: 3,784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.20 : 14,314.80 = 2,523.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.20/14,314.80 = 2,523.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.20x = 14,314.80 × 2,523.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.20x = 36,119,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,119,103.36/9,543.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.80

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