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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,517.52, 14,276.26 and 2,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,517.52, 14,276.26 and 2,592 is: 3,887.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,517.52 : 14,276.26 = 2,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,517.52/14,276.26 = 2,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,517.52x = 14,276.26 × 2,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,517.52x = 37,004,065.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,004,065.92/9,517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.99

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