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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.23, 14,371.98 and 2,655.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.23, 14,371.98 and 2,655.73 is: 3,983.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.23 : 14,371.98 = 2,655.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.23/14,371.98 = 2,655.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.23x = 14,371.98 × 2,655.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.23x = 38,168,098.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,168,098.45/9,581.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.63

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