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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.80, 14,266.20 and 2,585.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.80, 14,266.20 and 2,585.30 is: 3,877.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.80 : 14,266.20 = 2,585.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.80/14,266.20 = 2,585.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.80x = 14,266.20 × 2,585.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.80x = 36,882,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,882,406.86/9,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.95

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