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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.92, 14,382.88 and 2,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.92, 14,382.88 and 2,662.44 is: 3,993.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.92 : 14,382.88 = 2,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.92/14,382.88 = 2,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.92x = 14,382.88 × 2,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.92x = 38,293,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,293,555.03/9,587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.94

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