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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,509.92, 14,264.84 and 2,584.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,509.92, 14,264.84 and 2,584.40 is: 3,876.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,509.92 : 14,264.84 = 2,584.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,509.92/14,264.84 = 2,584.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,509.92x = 14,264.84 × 2,584.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,509.92x = 36,866,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,866,052.50/9,509.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.59

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