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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.06, 14,327.13 and 2,530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.06, 14,327.13 and 2,530.89 is: 3,796.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.06 : 14,327.13 = 2,530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.06/14,327.13 = 2,530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.06x = 14,327.13 × 2,530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.06x = 36,260,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,260,399.54/9,551.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.48

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