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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.92, 14,366.38 and 2,651.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.92, 14,366.38 and 2,651.42 is: 3,977.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.92 : 14,366.38 = 2,651.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.92/14,366.38 = 2,651.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.92x = 14,366.38 × 2,651.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.92x = 38,091,307.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,091,307.26/9,576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.41

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