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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.46, 14,286.69 and 2,598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.46, 14,286.69 and 2,598.96 is: 3,898.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.46 : 14,286.69 = 2,598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.46/14,286.69 = 2,598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.46x = 14,286.69 × 2,598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.46x = 37,130,552.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,130,552.89/9,524.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.44

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