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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,994.23, 14,991.38 and 2,598.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,994.23, 14,991.38 and 2,598.16 is: 3,897.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,994.23 : 14,991.38 = 2,598.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,994.23/14,991.38 = 2,598.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,994.23x = 14,991.38 × 2,598.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,994.23x = 38,950,003.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950,003.86/9,994.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.25

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