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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.06, 14,385.13 and 2,664.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.06, 14,385.13 and 2,664.56 is: 3,996.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.06 : 14,385.13 = 2,664.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.06/14,385.13 = 2,664.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.06x = 14,385.13 × 2,664.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.06x = 38,330,071.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,330,071.29/9,590.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.85

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