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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.25, 14,266.68 and 2,585.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.25, 14,266.68 and 2,585.13 is: 3,877.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.25 : 14,266.68 = 2,585.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.25/14,266.68 = 2,585.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.25x = 14,266.68 × 2,585.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.25x = 36,881,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,881,222.47/9,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.23

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