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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.57, 14,382.29 and 3,015.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.57, 14,382.29 and 3,015.99 is: 4,522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.57 : 14,382.29 = 3,015.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.57/14,382.29 = 3,015.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.57x = 14,382.29 × 3,015.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.57x = 43,376,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,376,850.36/9,591.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.39

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