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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.65, 14,370.99 and 2,655.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.65, 14,370.99 and 2,655.15 is: 3,982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.65 : 14,370.99 = 2,655.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.65/14,370.99 = 2,655.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.65x = 14,370.99 × 2,655.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.65x = 38,157,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,157,178.03/9,580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.73

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