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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.26, 14,370.38 and 2,654.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.26, 14,370.38 and 2,654.76 is: 3,982.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.26 : 14,370.38 = 2,654.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.26/14,370.38 = 2,654.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.26x = 14,370.38 × 2,654.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.26x = 38,149,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149,910.01/9,580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.14

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