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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.32, 14,386.38 and 4,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.32, 14,386.38 and 4,041.72 is: 6,062.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.32 : 14,386.38 = 4,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.32/14,386.38 = 4,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.32x = 14,386.38 × 4,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.32x = 58,145,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,145,719.77/9,591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062.33

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