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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.88, 14,261.98 and 2,582.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.88, 14,261.98 and 2,582.20 is: 3,873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.88 : 14,261.98 = 2,582.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.88/14,261.98 = 2,582.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.88x = 14,261.98 × 2,582.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.88x = 36,827,284.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,827,284.76/9,507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.34

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