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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.60, 14,280.30 and 2,594.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.60, 14,280.30 and 2,594.10 is: 3,891.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.60 : 14,280.30 = 2,594.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.60/14,280.30 = 2,594.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.60x = 14,280.30 × 2,594.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.60x = 37,044,526.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,044,526.23/9,519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.40

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