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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.85, 14,394.52 and 3,751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.85, 14,394.52 and 3,751.56 is: 5,630.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.85 : 14,394.52 = 3,751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.85/14,394.52 = 3,751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.85x = 14,394.52 × 3,751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.85x = 54,001,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,001,905.45/9,590.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.57

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