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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.04, 14,315.94 and 2,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.04, 14,315.94 and 2,525.14 is: 3,787.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.04 : 14,315.94 = 2,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.04/14,315.94 = 2,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.04x = 14,315.94 × 2,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.04x = 36,149,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,149,752.73/9,545.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.28

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