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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.40, 14,279.10 and 2,593.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.40, 14,279.10 and 2,593.90 is: 3,890.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.40 : 14,279.10 = 2,593.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.40/14,279.10 = 2,593.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.40x = 14,279.10 × 2,593.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.40x = 37,038,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,038,557.49/9,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.85

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