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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.36, 14,395.28 and 3,752.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.36, 14,395.28 and 3,752.07 is: 5,631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.36 : 14,395.28 = 3,752.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.36/14,395.28 = 3,752.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.36x = 14,395.28 × 3,752.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.36x = 54,012,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012,098.23/9,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.33

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