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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,589.05, 14,383.44 and 2,663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,589.05, 14,383.44 and 2,663.55 is: 3,995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,589.05 : 14,383.44 = 2,663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,589.05/14,383.44 = 2,663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,589.05x = 14,383.44 × 2,663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,589.05x = 38,311,011.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,311,011.61/9,589.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.29

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