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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.34, 14,388.97 and 4,044.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.34, 14,388.97 and 4,044.68 is: 6,067.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.34 : 14,388.97 = 4,044.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.34/14,388.97 = 4,044.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.34x = 14,388.97 × 4,044.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.34x = 58,198,828.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,198,828.23/9,591.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,067.85

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