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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,680.97, 14,519.71 and 2,565.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,680.97, 14,519.71 and 2,565.25 is: 3,847.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,680.97 : 14,519.71 = 2,565.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,680.97/14,519.71 = 2,565.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,680.97x = 14,519.71 × 2,565.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,680.97x = 37,246,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,246,686.08/9,680.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.41

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