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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.99, 14,377.46 and 2,659.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.99, 14,377.46 and 2,659.49 is: 3,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.99 : 14,377.46 = 2,659.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.99/14,377.46 = 2,659.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.99x = 14,377.46 × 2,659.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.99x = 38,236,625.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,236,625.91/9,584.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.22

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