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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.88, 14,389.04 and 2,666.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.88, 14,389.04 and 2,666.38 is: 3,999.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.88 : 14,389.04 = 2,666.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.88/14,389.04 = 2,666.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.88x = 14,389.04 × 2,666.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.88x = 38,366,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,366,635.14/9,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.91

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