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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.48, 14,323.23 and 2,528.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.48, 14,323.23 and 2,528.82 is: 3,793.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.48 : 14,323.23 = 2,528.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.48/14,323.23 = 2,528.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.48x = 14,323.23 × 2,528.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.48x = 36,220,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,220,870.49/9,548.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.36

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