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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.68, 14,289.28 and 2,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.68, 14,289.28 and 2,600 is: 3,900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.68 : 14,289.28 = 2,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.68/14,289.28 = 2,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.68x = 14,289.28 × 2,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.68x = 37,152,128
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,152,128/9,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.21

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