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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.42, 14,252.16 and 2,575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.42, 14,252.16 and 2,575.92 is: 3,863.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.42 : 14,252.16 = 2,575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.42/14,252.16 = 2,575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.42x = 14,252.16 × 2,575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.42x = 36,712,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,712,423.99/9,501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.89

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