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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.82, 14,149.70 and 3,589.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.82, 14,149.70 and 3,589.89 is: 5,385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.82 : 14,149.70 = 3,589.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.82/14,149.70 = 3,589.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.82x = 14,149.70 × 3,589.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.82x = 50,795,866.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,795,866.53/9,432.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.01

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