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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.44, 14,383.44 and 2,662.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.44, 14,383.44 and 2,662.94 is: 3,994.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.44 : 14,383.44 = 2,662.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.44/14,383.44 = 2,662.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.44x = 14,383.44 × 2,662.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.44x = 38,302,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,302,237.71/9,588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.63

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