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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.40, 14,374.92 and 2,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.40, 14,374.92 and 2,657.28 is: 3,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.40 : 14,374.92 = 2,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.40/14,374.92 = 2,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.40x = 14,374.92 × 2,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.40x = 38,198,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,198,187.42/9,584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.45

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