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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,589.55, 14,383.98 and 3,349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,589.55, 14,383.98 and 3,349.53 is: 5,024.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,589.55 : 14,383.98 = 3,349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,589.55/14,383.98 = 3,349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,589.55x = 14,383.98 × 3,349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,589.55x = 48,179,572.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,179,572.53/9,589.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.18

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