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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,436.98, 14,157.90 and 3,594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,436.98, 14,157.90 and 3,594.06 is: 5,392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,436.98 : 14,157.90 = 3,594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,436.98/14,157.90 = 3,594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,436.98x = 14,157.90 × 3,594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,436.98x = 50,884,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,884,342.07/9,436.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.02

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