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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.37, 14,384.77 and 3,666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.37, 14,384.77 and 3,666.08 is: 5,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.37 : 14,384.77 = 3,666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.37/14,384.77 = 3,666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.37x = 14,384.77 × 3,666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.37x = 52,735,728.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,735,728.00/9,591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,498.25

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