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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.13, 14,383.40 and 2,662.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.13, 14,383.40 and 2,662.63 is: 3,994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.13 : 14,383.40 = 2,662.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.13/14,383.40 = 2,662.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.13x = 14,383.40 × 2,662.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.13x = 38,297,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,297,672.34/9,588.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.28

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