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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.46, 14,376.21 and 4,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.46, 14,376.21 and 4,036.48 is: 6,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.46 : 14,376.21 = 4,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.46/14,376.21 = 4,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.46x = 14,376.21 × 4,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.46x = 58,029,284.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,029,284.14/9,591.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.10

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