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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.08, 14,363.96 and 2,650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.08, 14,363.96 and 2,650.48 is: 3,975.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.08 : 14,363.96 = 2,650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.08/14,363.96 = 2,650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.08x = 14,363.96 × 2,650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.08x = 38,071,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,071,388.70/9,576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.68

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