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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.08, 14,388.24 and 2,666.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.08, 14,388.24 and 2,666.64 is: 3,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.08 : 14,388.24 = 2,666.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.08/14,388.24 = 2,666.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.08x = 14,388.24 × 2,666.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.08x = 38,368,256.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,368,256.31/9,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.99

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