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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.51, 14,385.77 and 3,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.51, 14,385.77 and 3,017.36 is: 4,526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.51 : 14,385.77 = 3,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.51/14,385.77 = 3,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.51x = 14,385.77 × 3,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.51x = 43,406,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406,959.95/9,590.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526.03

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