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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.91, 14,381.55 and 3,747.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.91, 14,381.55 and 3,747.62 is: 5,621.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.91 : 14,381.55 = 3,747.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.91/14,381.55 = 3,747.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.91x = 14,381.55 × 3,747.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.91x = 53,896,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,896,584.41/9,586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,621.89

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