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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.05, 14,315.92 and 2,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.05, 14,315.92 and 2,525.14 is: 3,787.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.05 : 14,315.92 = 2,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.05/14,315.92 = 2,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.05x = 14,315.92 × 2,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.05x = 36,149,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,149,702.23/9,545.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.27

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