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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.18, 14,383.24 and 2,662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.18, 14,383.24 and 2,662.68 is: 3,994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.18 : 14,383.24 = 2,662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.18/14,383.24 = 2,662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.18x = 14,383.24 × 2,662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.18x = 38,297,965.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,297,965.48/9,588.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.29

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