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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.51, 14,371.44 and 2,560.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.51, 14,371.44 and 2,560.51 is: 3,840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.51 : 14,371.44 = 2,560.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.51/14,371.44 = 2,560.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.51x = 14,371.44 × 2,560.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.51x = 36,798,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,798,215.83/9,580.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.95

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