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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.08, 14,379.96 and 3,741.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.08, 14,379.96 and 3,741.68 is: 5,611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.08 : 14,379.96 = 3,741.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.08/14,379.96 = 3,741.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.08x = 14,379.96 × 3,741.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.08x = 53,805,208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,805,208.73/9,588.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.68

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