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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.18, 14,291.59 and 6,591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.18, 14,291.59 and 6,591.73 is: 9,870.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.18 : 14,291.59 = 6,591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.18/14,291.59 = 6,591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.18x = 14,291.59 × 6,591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.18x = 94,206,289.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,206,289.50/9,544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,870.55

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