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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.02, 14,268.03 and 2,586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.02, 14,268.03 and 2,586.52 is: 3,879.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.02 : 14,268.03 = 2,586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.02/14,268.03 = 2,586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.02x = 14,268.03 × 2,586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.02x = 36,904,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,904,544.96/9,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.78

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