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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.23, 14,376.33 and 2,658.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.23, 14,376.33 and 2,658.73 is: 3,988.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.23 : 14,376.33 = 2,658.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.23/14,376.33 = 2,658.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.23x = 14,376.33 × 2,658.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.23x = 38,222,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,222,743.92/9,584.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.09

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