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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,435.78, 14,155.50 and 3,591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,435.78, 14,155.50 and 3,591.94 is: 5,388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,435.78 : 14,155.50 = 3,591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,435.78/14,155.50 = 3,591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,435.78x = 14,155.50 × 3,591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,435.78x = 50,845,706.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,845,706.67/9,435.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.61

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