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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.76, 14,358.46 and 2,646.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.76, 14,358.46 and 2,646.26 is: 3,969.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.76 : 14,358.46 = 2,646.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.76/14,358.46 = 2,646.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.76x = 14,358.46 × 2,646.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.76x = 37,996,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,996,218.36/9,571.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.62

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