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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.21, 14,154.44 and 3,593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.21, 14,154.44 and 3,593.14 is: 5,389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.21 : 14,154.44 = 3,593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.21/14,154.44 = 3,593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.21x = 14,154.44 × 3,593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.21x = 50,858,884.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,858,884.54/9,436.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.76

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