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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.02, 14,370.01 and 2,654.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.02, 14,370.01 and 2,654.50 is: 3,981.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.02 : 14,370.01 = 2,654.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.02/14,370.01 = 2,654.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.02x = 14,370.01 × 2,654.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.02x = 38,145,191.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,145,191.55/9,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.74

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