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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.31, 14,390.42 and 3,352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.31, 14,390.42 and 3,352.24 is: 5,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.31 : 14,390.42 = 3,352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.31/14,390.42 = 3,352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.31x = 14,390.42 × 3,352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.31x = 48,240,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,240,141.54/9,591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.57

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