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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.54, 14,386.26 and 2,572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.54, 14,386.26 and 2,572.24 is: 3,858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.54 : 14,386.26 = 2,572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.54/14,386.26 = 2,572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.54x = 14,386.26 × 2,572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.54x = 37,004,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,004,913.42/9,591.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.08

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