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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.72, 14,372.58 and 2,656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.72, 14,372.58 and 2,656.22 is: 3,984.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.72 : 14,372.58 = 2,656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.72/14,372.58 = 2,656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.72x = 14,372.58 × 2,656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.72x = 38,176,734.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,176,734.45/9,581.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.33

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