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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,510.82, 14,266.26 and 2,585.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,510.82, 14,266.26 and 2,585.32 is: 3,877.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,510.82 : 14,266.26 = 2,585.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,510.82/14,266.26 = 2,585.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,510.82x = 14,266.26 × 2,585.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,510.82x = 36,882,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,882,847.30/9,510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.99

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