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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.34, 14,299.89 and 2,608.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.34, 14,299.89 and 2,608.84 is: 3,912.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.34 : 14,299.89 = 2,608.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.34/14,299.89 = 2,608.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.34x = 14,299.89 × 2,608.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.34x = 37,306,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,306,125.03/9,534.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.82

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