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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.26, 14,281.73 and 2,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.26, 14,281.73 and 2,595.76 is: 3,893.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.26 : 14,281.73 = 2,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.26/14,281.73 = 2,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.26x = 14,281.73 × 2,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.26x = 37,071,889.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,071,889.91/9,521.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.59

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