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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.69, 14,286.62 and 2,599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.69, 14,286.62 and 2,599.19 is: 3,898.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.69 : 14,286.62 = 2,599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.69/14,286.62 = 2,599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.69x = 14,286.62 × 2,599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.69x = 37,133,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133,555.41/9,524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.66

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