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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.46, 14,288.19 and 2,599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.46, 14,288.19 and 2,599.96 is: 3,899.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.46 : 14,288.19 = 2,599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.46/14,288.19 = 2,599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.46x = 14,288.19 × 2,599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.46x = 37,148,722.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,148,722.47/9,525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.94

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