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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.44, 14,381.96 and 2,661.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.44, 14,381.96 and 2,661.96 is: 3,993.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.44 : 14,381.96 = 2,661.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.44/14,381.96 = 2,661.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.44x = 14,381.96 × 2,661.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.44x = 38,284,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,284,202.24/9,587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.16

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