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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,500.97, 14,251.45 and 2,575.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,500.97, 14,251.45 and 2,575.47 is: 3,863.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,500.97 : 14,251.45 = 2,575.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,500.97/14,251.45 = 2,575.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,500.97x = 14,251.45 × 2,575.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,500.97x = 36,704,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,704,181.93/9,500.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.20

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