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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.68, 14,302.80 and 2,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.68, 14,302.80 and 2,610 is: 3,914.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.68 : 14,302.80 = 2,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.68/14,302.80 = 2,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.68x = 14,302.80 × 2,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.68x = 37,330,308
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,330,308/9,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.80

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