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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.79, 14,265.78 and 2,490.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.79, 14,265.78 and 2,490.69 is: 3,735.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.79 : 14,265.78 = 2,490.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.79/14,265.78 = 2,490.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.79x = 14,265.78 × 2,490.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.79x = 35,531,635.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,531,635.59/9,510.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.93

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