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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.55, 14,367.69 and 2,653.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.55, 14,367.69 and 2,653.05 is: 3,979.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.55 : 14,367.69 = 2,653.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.55/14,367.69 = 2,653.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.55x = 14,367.69 × 2,653.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.55x = 38,118,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,118,199.95/9,578.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.54

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