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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.95, 14,370.27 and 2,561.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.95, 14,370.27 and 2,561.49 is: 3,841.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.95 : 14,370.27 = 2,561.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.95/14,370.27 = 2,561.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.95x = 14,370.27 × 2,561.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.95x = 36,809,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,809,302.90/9,580.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.93

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