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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.10, 14,992.65 and 2,598.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.10, 14,992.65 and 2,598.93 is: 3,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.10 : 14,992.65 = 2,598.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.10/14,992.65 = 2,598.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.10x = 14,992.65 × 2,598.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.10x = 38,964,847.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,964,847.86/9,995.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.40

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