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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.17, 14,386.28 and 2,926.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.17, 14,386.28 and 2,926.65 is: 4,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.17 : 14,386.28 = 2,926.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.17/14,386.28 = 2,926.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.17x = 14,386.28 × 2,926.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.17x = 42,103,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103,606.36/9,590.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.29

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