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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.32, 14,379.48 and 2,660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.32, 14,379.48 and 2,660.82 is: 3,991.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.32 : 14,379.48 = 2,660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.32/14,379.48 = 2,660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.32x = 14,379.48 × 2,660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.32x = 38,261,207.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,261,207.97/9,586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.23

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