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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,594.17, 14,390.08 and 2,574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,594.17, 14,390.08 and 2,574.74 is: 3,861.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,594.17 : 14,390.08 = 2,574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,594.17/14,390.08 = 2,574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,594.17x = 14,390.08 × 2,574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,594.17x = 37,050,670.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,050,670.41/9,594.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.79

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