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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.70, 14,286.63 and 2,599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.70, 14,286.63 and 2,599.20 is: 3,898.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.70 : 14,286.63 = 2,599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.70/14,286.63 = 2,599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.70x = 14,286.63 × 2,599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.70x = 37,133,808.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,133,808.70/9,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.69

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