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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.25, 14,265.18 and 2,584.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.25, 14,265.18 and 2,584.13 is: 3,875.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.25 : 14,265.18 = 2,584.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.25/14,265.18 = 2,584.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.25x = 14,265.18 × 2,584.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.25x = 36,863,008.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,863,008.27/9,511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.73

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