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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,589.03, 14,382.51 and 2,569.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,589.03, 14,382.51 and 2,569.74 is: 3,854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,589.03 : 14,382.51 = 2,569.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,589.03/14,382.51 = 2,569.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,589.03x = 14,382.51 × 2,569.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,589.03x = 36,959,343.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,959,343.03/9,589.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.33

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