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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.98, 14,276.04 and 3,595.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.98, 14,276.04 and 3,595.86 is: 5,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.98 : 14,276.04 = 3,595.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.98/14,276.04 = 3,595.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.98x = 14,276.04 × 3,595.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.98x = 51,334,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,334,647.94/9,519.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,392.31

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