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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.76, 14,381.52 and 2,662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.76, 14,381.52 and 2,662.20 is: 3,993.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.76 : 14,381.52 = 2,662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.76/14,381.52 = 2,662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.76x = 14,381.52 × 2,662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.76x = 38,286,482.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,286,482.54/9,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.27

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