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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.25, 14,393.40 and 3,435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.25, 14,393.40 and 3,435.25 is: 5,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.25 : 14,393.40 = 3,435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.25/14,393.40 = 3,435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.25x = 14,393.40 × 3,435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.25x = 49,444,927.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,444,927.35/9,591.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.21

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