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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.39, 14,389.05 and 3,667.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.39, 14,389.05 and 3,667.86 is: 5,502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.39 : 14,389.05 = 3,667.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.39/14,389.05 = 3,667.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.39x = 14,389.05 × 3,667.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.39x = 52,777,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,777,020.93/9,591.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,502.54

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