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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,680.59, 14,520.92 and 2,660.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,680.59, 14,520.92 and 2,660.71 is: 3,991.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,680.59 : 14,520.92 = 2,660.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,680.59/14,520.92 = 2,660.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,680.59x = 14,520.92 × 2,660.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,680.59x = 38,635,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,635,957.05/9,680.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.07

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