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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.51, 14,367.60 and 2,652.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.51, 14,367.60 and 2,652.39 is: 3,978.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.51 : 14,367.60 = 2,652.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.51/14,367.60 = 2,652.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.51x = 14,367.60 × 2,652.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.51x = 38,108,478.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,108,478.56/9,579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.12

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