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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.95, 14,297.72 and 2,606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.95, 14,297.72 and 2,606.45 is: 3,909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.95 : 14,297.72 = 2,606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.95/14,297.72 = 2,606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.95x = 14,297.72 × 2,606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.95x = 37,266,207.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,266,207.77/9,531.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.61

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