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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.02, 14,388.30 and 2,666.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.02, 14,388.30 and 2,666.52 is: 3,999.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.02 : 14,388.30 = 2,666.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.02/14,388.30 = 2,666.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.02x = 14,388.30 × 2,666.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.02x = 38,366,689.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,366,689.72/9,592.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.86

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