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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.10, 13,984.74 and 2,659.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.10, 13,984.74 and 2,659.59 is: 3,989.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.10 : 13,984.74 = 2,659.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.10/13,984.74 = 2,659.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.10x = 13,984.74 × 2,659.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.10x = 37,193,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193,674.66/9,323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.41

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