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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.07, 14,386.63 and 2,665.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.07, 14,386.63 and 2,665.57 is: 3,998.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.07 : 14,386.63 = 2,665.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.07/14,386.63 = 2,665.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.07x = 14,386.63 × 2,665.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.07x = 38,348,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348,497.40/9,591.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.36

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