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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.85, 14,261.77 and 2,582.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.85, 14,261.77 and 2,582.35 is: 3,873.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.85 : 14,261.77 = 2,582.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.85/14,261.77 = 2,582.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.85x = 14,261.77 × 2,582.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.85x = 36,828,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,828,839.65/9,507.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.52

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