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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.24, 14,287.70 and 2,599.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.24, 14,287.70 and 2,599.74 is: 3,899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.24 : 14,287.70 = 2,599.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.24/14,287.70 = 2,599.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.24x = 14,287.70 × 2,599.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.24x = 37,144,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,144,311.70/9,525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.57

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