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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.76, 14,297.90 and 2,606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.76, 14,297.90 and 2,606.26 is: 3,909.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.76 : 14,297.90 = 2,606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.76/14,297.90 = 2,606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.76x = 14,297.90 × 2,606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.76x = 37,264,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,264,044.85/9,531.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.46

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