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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,512.92, 14,269.34 and 2,587.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,512.92, 14,269.34 and 2,587.40 is: 3,881.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,512.92 : 14,269.34 = 2,587.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,512.92/14,269.34 = 2,587.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,512.92x = 14,269.34 × 2,587.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,512.92x = 36,920,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,920,490.32/9,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.09

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