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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.68, 14,384.03 and 3,350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.68, 14,384.03 and 3,350.54 is: 5,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.68 : 14,384.03 = 3,350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.68/14,384.03 = 3,350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.68x = 14,384.03 × 3,350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.68x = 48,194,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,194,179.20/9,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,024.58

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