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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.72, 14,278.40 and 2,593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.72, 14,278.40 and 2,593.28 is: 3,890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.72 : 14,278.40 = 2,593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.72/14,278.40 = 2,593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.72x = 14,278.40 × 2,593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.72x = 37,027,889.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,027,889.15/9,518.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.01

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