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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.13, 14,387.91 and 2,665.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.13, 14,387.91 and 2,665.63 is: 3,998.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.13 : 14,387.91 = 2,665.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.13/14,387.91 = 2,665.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.13x = 14,387.91 × 2,665.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.13x = 38,352,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,352,772.59/9,591.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.78

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