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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.34, 14,372.26 and 2,655.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.34, 14,372.26 and 2,655.90 is: 3,983.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.34 : 14,372.26 = 2,655.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.34/14,372.26 = 2,655.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.34x = 14,372.26 × 2,655.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.34x = 38,171,285.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,171,285.33/9,581.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.92

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