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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.31, 14,277.06 and 2,592.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.31, 14,277.06 and 2,592.81 is: 3,889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.31 : 14,277.06 = 2,592.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.31/14,277.06 = 2,592.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.31x = 14,277.06 × 2,592.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.31x = 37,017,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,017,703.94/9,518.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.10

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