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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.05, 14,314.42 and 2,524.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.05, 14,314.42 and 2,524.14 is: 3,785.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.05 : 14,314.42 = 2,524.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.05/14,314.42 = 2,524.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.05x = 14,314.42 × 2,524.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.05x = 36,131,600.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,131,600.10/9,544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.77

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