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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.19, 14,363.40 and 2,555.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.19, 14,363.40 and 2,555.10 is: 3,832.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.19 : 14,363.40 = 2,555.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.19/14,363.40 = 2,555.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.19x = 14,363.40 × 2,555.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.19x = 36,699,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,699,923.34/9,575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.81

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