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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.59, 14,381.71 and 3,741.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.59, 14,381.71 and 3,741.37 is: 5,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.59 : 14,381.71 = 3,741.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.59/14,381.71 = 3,741.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.59x = 14,381.71 × 3,741.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.59x = 53,807,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,807,298.34/9,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.84

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