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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.55, 14,382.99 and 4,322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.55, 14,382.99 and 4,322.52 is: 6,482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.55 : 14,382.99 = 4,322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.55/14,382.99 = 4,322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.55x = 14,382.99 × 4,322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.55x = 62,170,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,170,761.93/9,590.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,482.50

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