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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.80, 14,297.70 and 2,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.80, 14,297.70 and 2,606.30 is: 3,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.80 : 14,297.70 = 2,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.80/14,297.70 = 2,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.80x = 14,297.70 × 2,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.80x = 37,264,095.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,264,095.51/9,531.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.45

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