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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.10, 14,380.15 and 3,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.10, 14,380.15 and 3,347.70 is: 5,019.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.10 : 14,380.15 = 3,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.10/14,380.15 = 3,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.10x = 14,380.15 × 3,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.10x = 48,140,443.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,140,443.61/9,591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.28

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