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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,680.83, 14,519.51 and 2,565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,680.83, 14,519.51 and 2,565.12 is: 3,847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,680.83 : 14,519.51 = 2,565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,680.83/14,519.51 = 2,565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,680.83x = 14,519.51 × 2,565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,680.83x = 37,244,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244,285.49/9,680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.22

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