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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,752.91, 14,629.20 and 2,357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,752.91, 14,629.20 and 2,357.31 is: 3,535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,752.91 : 14,629.20 = 2,357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,752.91/14,629.20 = 2,357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,752.91x = 14,629.20 × 2,357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,752.91x = 34,485,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,485,559.45/9,752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.93

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