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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,500.59, 14,250.89 and 2,575.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,500.59, 14,250.89 and 2,575.09 is: 3,862.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,500.59 : 14,250.89 = 2,575.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,500.59/14,250.89 = 2,575.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,500.59x = 14,250.89 × 2,575.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,500.59x = 36,697,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,697,324.33/9,500.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.64

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