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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.28, 14,377.62 and 2,658.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.28, 14,377.62 and 2,658.78 is: 3,988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.28 : 14,377.62 = 2,658.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.28/14,377.62 = 2,658.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.28x = 14,377.62 × 2,658.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.28x = 38,226,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,226,928.50/9,584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.50

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