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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.51, 14,371.61 and 2,657.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.51, 14,371.61 and 2,657.55 is: 3,985.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.51 : 14,371.61 = 2,657.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.51/14,371.61 = 2,657.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.51x = 14,371.61 × 2,657.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.51x = 38,193,258.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,193,258.87/9,582.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.73

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