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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.61, 13,983.91 and 2,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.61, 13,983.91 and 2,659.24 is: 3,988.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.61 : 13,983.91 = 2,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.61/13,983.91 = 2,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.61x = 13,983.91 × 2,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.61x = 37,186,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,186,572.83/9,322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.86

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