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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.08, 14,376.96 and 3,739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.08, 14,376.96 and 3,739.68 is: 5,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.08 : 14,376.96 = 3,739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.08/14,376.96 = 3,739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.08x = 14,376.96 × 3,739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.08x = 53,765,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,765,229.77/9,586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.68

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