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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.68, 14,253.30 and 2,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.68, 14,253.30 and 2,577 is: 3,865.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.68 : 14,253.30 = 2,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.68/14,253.30 = 2,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.68x = 14,253.30 × 2,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.68x = 36,730,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,730,754.10/9,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.30

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