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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.57, 14,387.39 and 2,666.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.57, 14,387.39 and 2,666.07 is: 3,999.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.57 : 14,387.39 = 2,666.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.57/14,387.39 = 2,666.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.57x = 14,387.39 × 2,666.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.57x = 38,357,775.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,357,775.53/9,591.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.11

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