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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.04, 14,278.98 and 2,595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.04, 14,278.98 and 2,595.08 is: 3,892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.04 : 14,278.98 = 2,595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.04/14,278.98 = 2,595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.04x = 14,278.98 × 2,595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.04x = 37,055,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,055,095.42/9,520.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,892.33

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