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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523, 14,285.40 and 2,597.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523, 14,285.40 and 2,597.50 is: 3,896.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523 : 14,285.40 = 2,597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523/14,285.40 = 2,597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523x = 14,285.40 × 2,597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523x = 37,106,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,106,326.50/9,523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.50

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