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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.91, 14,371.79 and 2,562.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.91, 14,371.79 and 2,562.66 is: 3,843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.91 : 14,371.79 = 2,562.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.91/14,371.79 = 2,562.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.91x = 14,371.79 × 2,562.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.91x = 36,829,998.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,829,998.55/9,581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.70

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