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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.16, 14,371.74 and 2,655.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.16, 14,371.74 and 2,655.66 is: 3,983.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.16 : 14,371.74 = 2,655.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.16/14,371.74 = 2,655.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.16x = 14,371.74 × 2,655.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.16x = 38,166,455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166,455.05/9,581.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.49

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