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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.13, 14,409.71 and 2,586.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.13, 14,409.71 and 2,586.86 is: 3,880.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.13 : 14,409.71 = 2,586.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.13/14,409.71 = 2,586.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.13x = 14,409.71 × 2,586.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.13x = 37,275,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,275,817.43/9,607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.02

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