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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.73, 14,374.02 and 4,043.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.73, 14,374.02 and 4,043.90 is: 6,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.73 : 14,374.02 = 4,043.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.73/14,374.02 = 4,043.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.73x = 14,374.02 × 4,043.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.73x = 58,127,099.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127,099.48/9,586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.29

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