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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.68, 14,259.24 and 2,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.68, 14,259.24 and 2,580 is: 3,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.68 : 14,259.24 = 2,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.68/14,259.24 = 2,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.68x = 14,259.24 × 2,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.68x = 36,788,839.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,788,839.20/9,505.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.20

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