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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.33, 14,384.97 and 3,741.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.33, 14,384.97 and 3,741.58 is: 5,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.33 : 14,384.97 = 3,741.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.33/14,384.97 = 3,741.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.33x = 14,384.97 × 3,741.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.33x = 53,822,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,822,516.05/9,586.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.51

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