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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,514.69, 14,272.08 and 2,589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,514.69, 14,272.08 and 2,589.19 is: 3,883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,514.69 : 14,272.08 = 2,589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,514.69/14,272.08 = 2,589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,514.69x = 14,272.08 × 2,589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,514.69x = 36,953,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,953,095.99/9,514.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.80

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