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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.96, 14,290.44 and 2,601.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.96, 14,290.44 and 2,601.46 is: 3,902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.96 : 14,290.44 = 2,601.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.96/14,290.44 = 2,601.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.96x = 14,290.44 × 2,601.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.96x = 37,176,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,176,008.04/9,526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.19

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