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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.58, 14,271.87 and 2,589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.58, 14,271.87 and 2,589.08 is: 3,883.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.58 : 14,271.87 = 2,589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.58/14,271.87 = 2,589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.58x = 14,271.87 × 2,589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.58x = 36,951,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,951,013.18/9,514.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.62

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