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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.34, 14,373.76 and 2,656.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.34, 14,373.76 and 2,656.90 is: 3,985.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.34 : 14,373.76 = 2,656.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.34/14,373.76 = 2,656.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.34x = 14,373.76 × 2,656.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.34x = 38,189,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,189,642.94/9,582.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.42

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