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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.70, 14,305.02 and 2,610.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.70, 14,305.02 and 2,610.58 is: 3,915.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.70 : 14,305.02 = 2,610.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.70/14,305.02 = 2,610.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.70x = 14,305.02 × 2,610.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.70x = 37,344,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,344,399.11/9,537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.45

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