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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.41, 14,530.70 and 2,666.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.41, 14,530.70 and 2,666.62 is: 3,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.41 : 14,530.70 = 2,666.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.41/14,530.70 = 2,666.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.41x = 14,530.70 × 2,666.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.41x = 38,747,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,747,855.23/9,688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.40

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