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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,574.94, 14,361.26 and 2,555.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,574.94, 14,361.26 and 2,555.48 is: 3,832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,574.94 : 14,361.26 = 2,555.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,574.94/14,361.26 = 2,555.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,574.94x = 14,361.26 × 2,555.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,574.94x = 36,699,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,699,828.12/9,574.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.91

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