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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.26, 14,376.31 and 2,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.26, 14,376.31 and 2,658.76 is: 3,988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.26 : 14,376.31 = 2,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.26/14,376.31 = 2,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.26x = 14,376.31 × 2,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.26x = 38,223,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,223,157.98/9,584.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.12

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