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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,593.19, 14,388.66 and 2,573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,593.19, 14,388.66 and 2,573.73 is: 3,860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,593.19 : 14,388.66 = 2,573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,593.19/14,388.66 = 2,573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,593.19x = 14,388.66 × 2,573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,593.19x = 37,032,525.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,032,525.90/9,593.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.29

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