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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,504.65, 14,256.98 and 2,579.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,504.65, 14,256.98 and 2,579.15 is: 3,868.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,504.65 : 14,256.98 = 2,579.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,504.65/14,256.98 = 2,579.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,504.65x = 14,256.98 × 2,579.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,504.65x = 36,770,805.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,770,805.79/9,504.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.72

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