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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.63, 14,297.45 and 2,606.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.63, 14,297.45 and 2,606.13 is: 3,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.63 : 14,297.45 = 2,606.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.63/14,297.45 = 2,606.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.63x = 14,297.45 × 2,606.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.63x = 37,261,062.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,261,062.54/9,531.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.20

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