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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.42, 14,261.07 and 2,581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.42, 14,261.07 and 2,581.92 is: 3,872.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.42 : 14,261.07 = 2,581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.42/14,261.07 = 2,581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.42x = 14,261.07 × 2,581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.42x = 36,820,870.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,820,870.55/9,507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.86

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