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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.17, 14,324.47 and 2,529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.17, 14,324.47 and 2,529.15 is: 3,793.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.17 : 14,324.47 = 2,529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.17/14,324.47 = 2,529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.17x = 14,324.47 × 2,529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.17x = 36,228,720.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,228,720.66/9,549.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.91

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