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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.06, 14,320.44 and 2,528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.06, 14,320.44 and 2,528.12 is: 3,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.06 : 14,320.44 = 2,528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.06/14,320.44 = 2,528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.06x = 14,320.44 × 2,528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.06x = 36,203,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,203,790.77/9,548.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.74

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