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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,987.42, 14,981.16 and 2,591.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,987.42, 14,981.16 and 2,591.36 is: 3,887.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,987.42 : 14,981.16 = 2,591.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,987.42/14,981.16 = 2,591.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,987.42x = 14,981.16 × 2,591.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,987.42x = 38,821,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,821,578.78/9,987.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.05

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