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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.07, 14,268.12 and 2,586.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.07, 14,268.12 and 2,586.57 is: 3,879.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.07 : 14,268.12 = 2,586.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.07/14,268.12 = 2,586.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.07x = 14,268.12 × 2,586.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.07x = 36,905,491.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,905,491.15/9,512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.86

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