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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.20, 14,389.26 and 2,666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.20, 14,389.26 and 2,666.70 is: 4,000.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.20 : 14,389.26 = 2,666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.20/14,389.26 = 2,666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.20x = 14,389.26 × 2,666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.20x = 38,371,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,371,839.64/9,592.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.32

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