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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.56, 14,297.33 and 2,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.56, 14,297.33 and 2,606.06 is: 3,909.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.56 : 14,297.33 = 2,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.56/14,297.33 = 2,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.56x = 14,297.33 × 2,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.56x = 37,259,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,259,699.82/9,531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.09

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