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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.46, 14,268.69 and 2,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.46, 14,268.69 and 2,586.96 is: 3,880.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.46 : 14,268.69 = 2,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.46/14,268.69 = 2,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.46x = 14,268.69 × 2,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.46x = 36,912,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,912,530.28/9,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.44

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