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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.75, 14,379.39 and 3,350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.75, 14,379.39 and 3,350.88 is: 5,023.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.75 : 14,379.39 = 3,350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.75/14,379.39 = 3,350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.75x = 14,379.39 × 3,350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.75x = 48,183,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,183,610.36/9,591.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.44

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