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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.41, 14,978.16 and 2,589.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.41, 14,978.16 and 2,589.35 is: 3,884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.41 : 14,978.16 = 2,589.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.41/14,978.16 = 2,589.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.41x = 14,978.16 × 2,589.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.41x = 38,783,623.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,783,623.71/9,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.03

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