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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.59, 14,380.21 and 3,740.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.59, 14,380.21 and 3,740.37 is: 5,608.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.59 : 14,380.21 = 3,740.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.59/14,380.21 = 3,740.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.59x = 14,380.21 × 3,740.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.59x = 53,787,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,787,306.08/9,590.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,608.34

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