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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,511.82, 14,267.76 and 2,586.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,511.82, 14,267.76 and 2,586.32 is: 3,879.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,511.82 : 14,267.76 = 2,586.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,511.82/14,267.76 = 2,586.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,511.82x = 14,267.76 × 2,586.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,511.82x = 36,900,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,900,993.04/9,511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.49

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