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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.68, 14,389.44 and 3,018.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.68, 14,389.44 and 3,018.88 is: 4,528.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.68 : 14,389.44 = 3,018.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.68/14,389.44 = 3,018.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.68x = 14,389.44 × 3,018.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.68x = 43,439,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,439,992.63/9,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.92

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