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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.66, 14,267.51 and 2,586.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.66, 14,267.51 and 2,586.16 is: 3,879.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.66 : 14,267.51 = 2,586.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.66/14,267.51 = 2,586.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.66x = 14,267.51 × 2,586.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.66x = 36,898,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,898,063.66/9,511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.25

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