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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.44, 14,271.60 and 2,588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.44, 14,271.60 and 2,588.94 is: 3,883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.44 : 14,271.60 = 2,588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.44/14,271.60 = 2,588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.44x = 14,271.60 × 2,588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.44x = 36,948,316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,948,316.10/9,514.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.39

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