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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.24, 14,977.86 and 2,589.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.24, 14,977.86 and 2,589.54 is: 3,884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.24 : 14,977.86 = 2,589.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.24/14,977.86 = 2,589.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.24x = 14,977.86 × 2,589.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.24x = 38,785,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,785,701.71/9,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.30

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