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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.79, 14,364.10 and 2,650.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.79, 14,364.10 and 2,650.75 is: 3,975.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.79 : 14,364.10 = 2,650.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.79/14,364.10 = 2,650.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.79x = 14,364.10 × 2,650.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.79x = 38,075,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,075,638.08/9,576.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.82

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