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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.13, 14,380.40 and 2,660.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.13, 14,380.40 and 2,660.63 is: 3,991.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.13 : 14,380.40 = 2,660.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.13/14,380.40 = 2,660.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.13x = 14,380.40 × 2,660.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.13x = 38,260,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,260,858.40/9,586.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.27

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