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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.18, 14,382.42 and 4,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.18, 14,382.42 and 4,322.15 is: 6,481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.18 : 14,382.42 = 4,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.18/14,382.42 = 4,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.18x = 14,382.42 × 4,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.18x = 62,162,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,162,976.60/9,590.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.94

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