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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.38, 14,387.07 and 2,665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.38, 14,387.07 and 2,665.88 is: 3,998.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.38 : 14,387.07 = 2,665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.38/14,387.07 = 2,665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.38x = 14,387.07 × 2,665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.38x = 38,354,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,354,130.24/9,591.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.81

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