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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.52, 14,372.26 and 2,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.52, 14,372.26 and 2,656 is: 3,983.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.52 : 14,372.26 = 2,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.52/14,372.26 = 2,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.52x = 14,372.26 × 2,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.52x = 38,172,722.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,172,722.56/9,581.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.99

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