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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.50, 14,290.74 and 2,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.50, 14,290.74 and 2,601 is: 3,901.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.50 : 14,290.74 = 2,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.50/14,290.74 = 2,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.50x = 14,290.74 × 2,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.50x = 37,170,214.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,170,214.74/9,526.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.77

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