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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.56, 14,378.35 and 2,660.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.56, 14,378.35 and 2,660.06 is: 3,990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.56 : 14,378.35 = 2,660.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.56/14,378.35 = 2,660.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.56x = 14,378.35 × 2,660.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.56x = 38,247,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,247,303.00/9,585.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.09

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