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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.79, 14,150.99 and 3,588.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.79, 14,150.99 and 3,588.93 is: 5,384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.79 : 14,150.99 = 3,588.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.79/14,150.99 = 3,588.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.79x = 14,150.99 × 3,588.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.79x = 50,786,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,786,921.51/9,432.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,384.08

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