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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.81, 14,261.99 and 2,582.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.81, 14,261.99 and 2,582.31 is: 3,873.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.81 : 14,261.99 = 2,582.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.81/14,261.99 = 2,582.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.81x = 14,261.99 × 2,582.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.81x = 36,828,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,828,879.40/9,507.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.54

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