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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,594, 14,391.88 and 2,668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,594, 14,391.88 and 2,668.56 is: 4,003.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,594 : 14,391.88 = 2,668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,594/14,391.88 = 2,668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,594x = 14,391.88 × 2,668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,594x = 38,405,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,405,595.29/9,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.08

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