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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.06, 14,388.12 and 2,666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.06, 14,388.12 and 2,666.56 is: 3,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.06 : 14,388.12 = 2,666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.06/14,388.12 = 2,666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.06x = 14,388.12 × 2,666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.06x = 38,366,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,366,785.27/9,592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.85

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