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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.26, 14,377.81 and 2,659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.26, 14,377.81 and 2,659.76 is: 3,989.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.26 : 14,377.81 = 2,659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.26/14,377.81 = 2,659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.26x = 14,377.81 × 2,659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.26x = 38,241,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,241,523.93/9,585.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.62

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