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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,679.04, 14,518.58 and 2,659.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,679.04, 14,518.58 and 2,659.14 is: 3,988.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,679.04 : 14,518.58 = 2,659.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,679.04/14,518.58 = 2,659.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,679.04x = 14,518.58 × 2,659.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,679.04x = 38,606,936.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,606,936.82/9,679.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.72

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