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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.76, 14,296.40 and 2,605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.76, 14,296.40 and 2,605.26 is: 3,907.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.76 : 14,296.40 = 2,605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.76/14,296.40 = 2,605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.76x = 14,296.40 × 2,605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.76x = 37,245,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,245,839.06/9,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.96

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