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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.04, 14,371.80 and 2,655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.04, 14,371.80 and 2,655.52 is: 3,983.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.04 : 14,371.80 = 2,655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.04/14,371.80 = 2,655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.04x = 14,371.80 × 2,655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.04x = 38,164,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,164,602.34/9,581.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.35

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