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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.92, 14,150.48 and 3,589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.92, 14,150.48 and 3,589.20 is: 5,385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.92 : 14,150.48 = 3,589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.92/14,150.48 = 3,589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.92x = 14,150.48 × 3,589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.92x = 50,788,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,788,884.87/9,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.36

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