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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.21, 14,381.06 and 3,964.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.21, 14,381.06 and 3,964.55 is: 5,944.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.21 : 14,381.06 = 3,964.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.21/14,381.06 = 3,964.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.21x = 14,381.06 × 3,964.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.21x = 57,014,339.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,014,339.69/9,591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.44

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