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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.49, 14,285.08 and 2,597.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.49, 14,285.08 and 2,597.99 is: 3,896.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.49 : 14,285.08 = 2,597.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.49/14,285.08 = 2,597.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.49x = 14,285.08 × 2,597.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.49x = 37,112,503.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112,503.11/9,523.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.94

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