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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.79, 13,887.21 and 2,595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.79, 13,887.21 and 2,595.92 is: 3,893.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.79 : 13,887.21 = 2,595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.79/13,887.21 = 2,595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.79x = 13,887.21 × 2,595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.79x = 36,050,143.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,050,143.66/9,259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.19

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