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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.20, 14,277.08 and 2,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.20, 14,277.08 and 2,592.72 is: 3,889.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.20 : 14,277.08 = 2,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.20/14,277.08 = 2,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.20x = 14,277.08 × 2,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.20x = 37,016,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,016,470.86/9,518.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.02

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