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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.20, 14,323.80 and 2,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.20, 14,323.80 and 2,529.20 is: 3,793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.20 : 14,323.80 = 2,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.20/14,323.80 = 2,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.20x = 14,323.80 × 2,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.20x = 36,227,754.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,227,754.96/9,549.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.80

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