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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.63, 14,255.49 and 2,578.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.63, 14,255.49 and 2,578.13 is: 3,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.63 : 14,255.49 = 2,578.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.63/14,255.49 = 2,578.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.63x = 14,255.49 × 2,578.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.63x = 36,752,435.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,752,435.16/9,503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.20

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