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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.58, 14,382.12 and 3,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.58, 14,382.12 and 3,349.96 is: 5,023.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.58 : 14,382.12 = 3,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.58/14,382.12 = 3,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.58x = 14,382.12 × 3,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.58x = 48,179,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,179,526.72/9,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.11

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