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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.48, 14,379.62 and 2,660.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.48, 14,379.62 and 2,660.36 is: 3,990.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.48 : 14,379.62 = 2,660.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.48/14,379.62 = 2,660.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.48x = 14,379.62 × 2,660.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.48x = 38,254,965.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254,965.86/9,587.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.10

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