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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.12, 14,386.26 and 3,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.12, 14,386.26 and 3,017.24 is: 4,526.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.12 : 14,386.26 = 3,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.12/14,386.26 = 3,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.12x = 14,386.26 × 3,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.12x = 43,406,799.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406,799.12/9,590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.20

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