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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.81, 14,994.58 and 2,600.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.81, 14,994.58 and 2,600.27 is: 3,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.81 : 14,994.58 = 2,600.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.81/14,994.58 = 2,600.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.81x = 14,994.58 × 2,600.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.81x = 38,989,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,989,887.95/9,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.62

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