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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,615.24, 14,421.84 and 2,594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,615.24, 14,421.84 and 2,594.82 is: 3,891.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,615.24 : 14,421.84 = 2,594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,615.24/14,421.84 = 2,594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,615.24x = 14,421.84 × 2,594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,615.24x = 37,422,078.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,422,078.87/9,615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.95

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