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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.96, 14,258.92 and 2,580.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.96, 14,258.92 and 2,580.46 is: 3,870.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.96 : 14,258.92 = 2,580.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.96/14,258.92 = 2,580.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.96x = 14,258.92 × 2,580.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.96x = 36,794,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,794,572.70/9,505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.68

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