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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.02, 14,371.51 and 2,655.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.02, 14,371.51 and 2,655.50 is: 3,983.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.02 : 14,371.51 = 2,655.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.02/14,371.51 = 2,655.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.02x = 14,371.51 × 2,655.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.02x = 38,163,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,163,544.81/9,581.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.24

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