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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.59, 14,256.91 and 2,579.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.59, 14,256.91 and 2,579.09 is: 3,868.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.59 : 14,256.91 = 2,579.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.59/14,256.91 = 2,579.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.59x = 14,256.91 × 2,579.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.59x = 36,769,805.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,769,805.47/9,504.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.64

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