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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.50, 14,399.40 and 2,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.50, 14,399.40 and 2,674 is: 4,011.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.50 : 14,399.40 = 2,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.50/14,399.40 = 2,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.50x = 14,399.40 × 2,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.50x = 38,503,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,503,995.60/9,599.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.04

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