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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,589, 14,384.32 and 2,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,589, 14,384.32 and 2,663.52 is: 3,995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,589 : 14,384.32 = 2,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,589/14,384.32 = 2,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,589x = 14,384.32 × 2,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,589x = 38,312,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,312,924.01/9,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.51

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