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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,574.59, 14,362.13 and 2,649.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,574.59, 14,362.13 and 2,649.15 is: 3,973.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,574.59 : 14,362.13 = 2,649.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,574.59/14,362.13 = 2,649.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,574.59x = 14,362.13 × 2,649.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,574.59x = 38,047,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,047,423.44/9,574.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.79

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