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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.25, 14,268.42 and 2,586.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.25, 14,268.42 and 2,586.75 is: 3,880.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.25 : 14,268.42 = 2,586.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.25/14,268.42 = 2,586.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.25x = 14,268.42 × 2,586.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.25x = 36,908,835.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,908,835.44/9,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.14

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