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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.74, 14,271.09 and 3,892.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.74, 14,271.09 and 3,892.58 is: 5,840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.74 : 14,271.09 = 3,892.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.74/14,271.09 = 3,892.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.74x = 14,271.09 × 3,892.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.74x = 55,551,385.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551,385.46/9,510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.91

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