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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,989.28, 14,983.94 and 2,593.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,989.28, 14,983.94 and 2,593.13 is: 3,889.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,989.28 : 14,983.94 = 2,593.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,989.28/14,983.94 = 2,593.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,989.28x = 14,983.94 × 2,593.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,989.28x = 38,855,216.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855,216.45/9,989.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.69

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