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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,398.58, 14,104.71 and 7,571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,398.58, 14,104.71 and 7,571.76 is: 11,363.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,398.58 : 14,104.71 = 7,571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,398.58/14,104.71 = 7,571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,398.58x = 14,104.71 × 7,571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,398.58x = 106,797,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,797,478.99/9,398.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,363.15

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