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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,989.42, 14,984.16 and 2,593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,989.42, 14,984.16 and 2,593.34 is: 3,890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,989.42 : 14,984.16 = 2,593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,989.42/14,984.16 = 2,593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,989.42x = 14,984.16 × 2,593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,989.42x = 38,859,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,859,021.49/9,989.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.02

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