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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.76, 14,322.31 and 7,589.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.76, 14,322.31 and 7,589.94 is: 11,380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.76 : 14,322.31 = 7,589.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.76/14,322.31 = 7,589.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.76x = 14,322.31 × 7,589.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.76x = 108,705,454.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,705,454.59/9,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,380.67

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