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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,509.29, 14,262.86 and 2,584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,509.29, 14,262.86 and 2,584.33 is: 3,876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,509.29 : 14,262.86 = 2,584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,509.29/14,262.86 = 2,584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,509.29x = 14,262.86 × 2,584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,509.29x = 36,859,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,859,924.06/9,509.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.20

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