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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.26, 14,277.78 and 2,592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.26, 14,277.78 and 2,592.74 is: 3,889.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.26 : 14,277.78 = 2,592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.26/14,277.78 = 2,592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.26x = 14,277.78 × 2,592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.26x = 37,018,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,018,571.32/9,518.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.22

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