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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.22, 14,268.08 and 2,586.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.22, 14,268.08 and 2,586.72 is: 3,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.22 : 14,268.08 = 2,586.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.22/14,268.08 = 2,586.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.22x = 14,268.08 × 2,586.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.22x = 36,907,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,907,527.90/9,512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.01

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