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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.10, 14,251.64 and 2,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.10, 14,251.64 and 2,575.60 is: 3,863.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.10 : 14,251.64 = 2,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.10/14,251.64 = 2,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.10x = 14,251.64 × 2,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.10x = 36,706,494.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,706,494.79/9,501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.40

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