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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.34, 14,261.02 and 2,581.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.34, 14,261.02 and 2,581.84 is: 3,872.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.34 : 14,261.02 = 2,581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.34/14,261.02 = 2,581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.34x = 14,261.02 × 2,581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.34x = 36,819,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,819,671.88/9,507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.76

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