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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.06, 14,317.44 and 2,526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.06, 14,317.44 and 2,526.12 is: 3,788.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.06 : 14,317.44 = 2,526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.06/14,317.44 = 2,526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.06x = 14,317.44 × 2,526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.06x = 36,167,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,167,571.53/9,546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.74

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