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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.84, 14,388.40 and 3,747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.84, 14,388.40 and 3,747.50 is: 5,622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.84 : 14,388.40 = 3,747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.84/14,388.40 = 3,747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.84x = 14,388.40 × 3,747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.84x = 53,920,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,920,529/9,590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,622.09

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