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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.41, 14,529.96 and 2,666.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.41, 14,529.96 and 2,666.77 is: 3,999.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.41 : 14,529.96 = 2,666.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.41/14,529.96 = 2,666.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.41x = 14,529.96 × 2,666.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.41x = 38,748,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,748,099.34/9,688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.43

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