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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534, 14,301.99 and 2,608.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534, 14,301.99 and 2,608.50 is: 3,913.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534 : 14,301.99 = 2,608.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534/14,301.99 = 2,608.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534x = 14,301.99 × 2,608.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534x = 37,306,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,306,740.92/9,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.02

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