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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.37, 13,238.54 and 8,594.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.37, 13,238.54 and 8,594.91 is: 11,863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.37 : 13,238.54 = 8,594.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.37/13,238.54 = 8,594.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.37x = 13,238.54 × 8,594.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.37x = 113,784,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,784,059.83/9,591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.17

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