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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.64, 14,381.52 and 2,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.64, 14,381.52 and 2,662.24 is: 3,992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.64 : 14,381.52 = 2,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.64/14,381.52 = 2,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.64x = 14,381.52 × 2,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.64x = 38,287,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,287,057.80/9,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.96

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