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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.75, 14,388.44 and 2,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.75, 14,388.44 and 2,666.25 is: 3,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.75 : 14,388.44 = 2,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.75/14,388.44 = 2,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.75x = 14,388.44 × 2,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.75x = 38,363,164.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,363,164.82/9,591.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.60

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