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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,500.92, 14,251.32 and 2,575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,500.92, 14,251.32 and 2,575.36 is: 3,863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,500.92 : 14,251.32 = 2,575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,500.92/14,251.32 = 2,575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,500.92x = 14,251.32 × 2,575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,500.92x = 36,702,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,702,279.48/9,500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.02

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