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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.32, 14,275.98 and 2,592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.32, 14,275.98 and 2,592.84 is: 3,889.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.32 : 14,275.98 = 2,592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.32/14,275.98 = 2,592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.32x = 14,275.98 × 2,592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.32x = 37,015,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,015,331.98/9,517.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.26

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