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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,149.59, 13,724.91 and 2,576.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,149.59, 13,724.91 and 2,576.31 is: 3,864.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,149.59 : 13,724.91 = 2,576.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,149.59/13,724.91 = 2,576.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,149.59x = 13,724.91 × 2,576.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,149.59x = 35,359,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,359,571.41/9,149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.61

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