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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.65, 14,252.47 and 2,576.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.65, 14,252.47 and 2,576.15 is: 3,864.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.65 : 14,252.47 = 2,576.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.65/14,252.47 = 2,576.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.65x = 14,252.47 × 2,576.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.65x = 36,716,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,716,422.89/9,501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.22

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