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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.42, 14,265.59 and 2,584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.42, 14,265.59 and 2,584.90 is: 3,877.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.42 : 14,265.59 = 2,584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.42/14,265.59 = 2,584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.42x = 14,265.59 × 2,584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.42x = 36,875,123.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,875,123.59/9,510.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.34

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