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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.04, 14,263.98 and 2,585.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.04, 14,263.98 and 2,585.08 is: 3,877.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.04 : 14,263.98 = 2,585.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.04/14,263.98 = 2,585.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.04x = 14,263.98 × 2,585.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.04x = 36,873,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,873,529.42/9,510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.33

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