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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.09, 14,287.77 and 2,599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.09, 14,287.77 and 2,599.59 is: 3,899.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.09 : 14,287.77 = 2,599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.09/14,287.77 = 2,599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.09x = 14,287.77 × 2,599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.09x = 37,142,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,142,344.01/9,525.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.42

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