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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,589.64, 14,383.02 and 2,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,589.64, 14,383.02 and 2,663.24 is: 3,994.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,589.64 : 14,383.02 = 2,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,589.64/14,383.02 = 2,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,589.64x = 14,383.02 × 2,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,589.64x = 38,305,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,305,434.18/9,589.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.46

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