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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.23, 14,413.85 and 2,589.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.23, 14,413.85 and 2,589.26 is: 3,883.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.23 : 14,413.85 = 2,589.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.23/14,413.85 = 2,589.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.23x = 14,413.85 × 2,589.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.23x = 37,321,205.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,321,205.25/9,609.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.89

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