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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.03, 14,295.73 and 2,605.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.03, 14,295.73 and 2,605.53 is: 3,908.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.03 : 14,295.73 = 2,605.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.03/14,295.73 = 2,605.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.03x = 14,295.73 × 2,605.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.03x = 37,247,953.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,247,953.39/9,531.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.07

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