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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.66, 14,279.43 and 2,595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.66, 14,279.43 and 2,595.70 is: 3,893.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.66 : 14,279.43 = 2,595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.66/14,279.43 = 2,595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.66x = 14,279.43 × 2,595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.66x = 37,065,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,065,116.45/9,520.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.12

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