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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.01, 14,285.86 and 2,598.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.01, 14,285.86 and 2,598.51 is: 3,897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.01 : 14,285.86 = 2,598.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.01/14,285.86 = 2,598.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.01x = 14,285.86 × 2,598.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.01x = 37,121,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,121,950.07/9,524.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.72

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