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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.44, 14,376.66 and 2,658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.44, 14,376.66 and 2,658.94 is: 3,988.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.44 : 14,376.66 = 2,658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.44/14,376.66 = 2,658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.44x = 14,376.66 × 2,658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.44x = 38,226,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,226,640.40/9,584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.41

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