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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.42, 14,381.37 and 3,750.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.42, 14,381.37 and 3,750.78 is: 5,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.42 : 14,381.37 = 3,750.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.42/14,381.37 = 3,750.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.42x = 14,381.37 × 3,750.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.42x = 53,941,354.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,941,354.97/9,591.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.92

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