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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.51, 14,372.10 and 2,655.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.51, 14,372.10 and 2,655.39 is: 3,982.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.51 : 14,372.10 = 2,655.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.51/14,372.10 = 2,655.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.51x = 14,372.10 × 2,655.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.51x = 38,163,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,163,530.62/9,582.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.62

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