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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.85, 14,324.09 and 2,528.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.85, 14,324.09 and 2,528.79 is: 3,793.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.85 : 14,324.09 = 2,528.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.85/14,324.09 = 2,528.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.85x = 14,324.09 × 2,528.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.85x = 36,222,602.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,222,602.91/9,548.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.40

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