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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,589.94, 14,386.89 and 3,015.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,589.94, 14,386.89 and 3,015.98 is: 4,524.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,589.94 : 14,386.89 = 3,015.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,589.94/14,386.89 = 3,015.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,589.94x = 14,386.89 × 3,015.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,589.94x = 43,390,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,390,572.50/9,589.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.59

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