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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.44, 14,978.10 and 2,589.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.44, 14,978.10 and 2,589.30 is: 3,883.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.44 : 14,978.10 = 2,589.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.44/14,978.10 = 2,589.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.44x = 14,978.10 × 2,589.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.44x = 38,782,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,782,794.33/9,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.93

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