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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.72, 14,364.90 and 2,651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.72, 14,364.90 and 2,651.04 is: 3,976.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.72 : 14,364.90 = 2,651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.72/14,364.90 = 2,651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.72x = 14,364.90 × 2,651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.72x = 38,081,924.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,081,924.50/9,576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.51

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