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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.46, 14,253.69 and 2,576.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.46, 14,253.69 and 2,576.78 is: 3,865.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.46 : 14,253.69 = 2,576.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.46/14,253.69 = 2,576.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.46x = 14,253.69 × 2,576.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.46x = 36,728,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,728,623.32/9,502.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.17

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