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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.10, 13,986.24 and 2,660.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.10, 13,986.24 and 2,660.59 is: 3,990.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.10 : 13,986.24 = 2,660.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.10/13,986.24 = 2,660.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.10x = 13,986.24 × 2,660.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.10x = 37,211,650.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,211,650.28/9,324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.91

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