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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.59, 14,297.48 and 2,512.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.59, 14,297.48 and 2,512.61 is: 3,768.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.59 : 14,297.48 = 2,512.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.59/14,297.48 = 2,512.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.59x = 14,297.48 × 2,512.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.59x = 35,923,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,923,991.22/9,531.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.94

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