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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.73, 14,254.10 and 2,577.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.73, 14,254.10 and 2,577.23 is: 3,865.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.73 : 14,254.10 = 2,577.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.73/14,254.10 = 2,577.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.73x = 14,254.10 × 2,577.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.73x = 36,736,094.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,736,094.14/9,502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.85

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