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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,525.70, 14,286.93 and 2,598.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,525.70, 14,286.93 and 2,598.58 is: 3,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,525.70 : 14,286.93 = 2,598.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,525.70/14,286.93 = 2,598.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,525.70x = 14,286.93 × 2,598.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,525.70x = 37,125,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,125,730.56/9,525.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.43

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