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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.16, 14,275.68 and 2,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.16, 14,275.68 and 2,593.20 is: 3,889.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.16 : 14,275.68 = 2,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.16/14,275.68 = 2,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.16x = 14,275.68 × 2,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.16x = 37,019,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,019,693.38/9,518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.37

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