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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.81, 14,359.57 and 2,554.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.81, 14,359.57 and 2,554.35 is: 3,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.81 : 14,359.57 = 2,554.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.81/14,359.57 = 2,554.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.81x = 14,359.57 × 2,554.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.81x = 36,679,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,679,367.63/9,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.22

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