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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.76, 14,302.40 and 2,609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.76, 14,302.40 and 2,609.26 is: 3,913.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.76 : 14,302.40 = 2,609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.76/14,302.40 = 2,609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.76x = 14,302.40 × 2,609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.76x = 37,318,680.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,318,680.22/9,534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.96

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