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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,593.88, 14,391.62 and 2,668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,593.88, 14,391.62 and 2,668.38 is: 4,002.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,593.88 : 14,391.62 = 2,668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,593.88/14,391.62 = 2,668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,593.88x = 14,391.62 × 2,668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,593.88x = 38,402,245.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,402,245.69/9,593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.79

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