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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,509.80, 14,264.70 and 2,584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,509.80, 14,264.70 and 2,584.30 is: 3,876.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,509.80 : 14,264.70 = 2,584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,509.80/14,264.70 = 2,584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,509.80x = 14,264.70 × 2,584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,509.80x = 36,864,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,864,264.21/9,509.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.45

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