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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.98, 14,159.40 and 3,595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.98, 14,159.40 and 3,595.06 is: 5,393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.98 : 14,159.40 = 3,595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.98/14,159.40 = 3,595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.98x = 14,159.40 × 3,595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.98x = 50,903,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,903,892.56/9,437.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.52

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