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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.54, 14,281.77 and 2,595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.54, 14,281.77 and 2,595.50 is: 3,893.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.54 : 14,281.77 = 2,595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.54/14,281.77 = 2,595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.54x = 14,281.77 × 2,595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.54x = 37,068,334.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,068,334.04/9,521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.10

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