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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,518.88, 14,278.38 and 2,593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,518.88, 14,278.38 and 2,593.38 is: 3,890.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,518.88 : 14,278.38 = 2,593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,518.88/14,278.38 = 2,593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,518.88x = 14,278.38 × 2,593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,518.88x = 37,029,265.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,029,265.12/9,518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.09

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