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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.31, 14,278.56 and 2,593.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.31, 14,278.56 and 2,593.81 is: 3,890.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.31 : 14,278.56 = 2,593.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.31/14,278.56 = 2,593.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.31x = 14,278.56 × 2,593.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.31x = 37,035,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,035,871.71/9,519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.60

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