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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.38, 14,389.79 and 2,666.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.38, 14,389.79 and 2,666.88 is: 4,000.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.38 : 14,389.79 = 2,666.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.38/14,389.79 = 2,666.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.38x = 14,389.79 × 2,666.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.38x = 38,375,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,375,829.82/9,592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.66

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