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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.16, 14,370.24 and 2,654.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.16, 14,370.24 and 2,654.66 is: 3,981.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.16 : 14,370.24 = 2,654.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.16/14,370.24 = 2,654.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.16x = 14,370.24 × 2,654.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.16x = 38,148,022.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148,022.83/9,580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.98

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