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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.16, 14,269.68 and 2,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.16, 14,269.68 and 2,589.20 is: 3,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.16 : 14,269.68 = 2,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.16/14,269.68 = 2,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.16x = 14,269.68 × 2,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.16x = 36,947,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,947,055.46/9,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.38

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