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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.08, 14,291.99 and 2,601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.08, 14,291.99 and 2,601.96 is: 3,902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.08 : 14,291.99 = 2,601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.08/14,291.99 = 2,601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.08x = 14,291.99 × 2,601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.08x = 37,187,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,187,186.30/9,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.49

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