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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.82, 14,269.26 and 2,587.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.82, 14,269.26 and 2,587.32 is: 3,880.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.82 : 14,269.26 = 2,587.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.82/14,269.26 = 2,587.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.82x = 14,269.26 × 2,587.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.82x = 36,919,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,919,141.78/9,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.99

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