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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.79, 14,365.13 and 2,461.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.79, 14,365.13 and 2,461.02 is: 3,691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.79 : 14,365.13 = 2,461.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.79/14,365.13 = 2,461.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.79x = 14,365.13 × 2,461.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.79x = 35,352,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,352,899.42/9,576.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.52

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