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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.82, 14,364.51 and 7,936.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.82, 14,364.51 and 7,936.18 is: 11,885.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.82 : 14,364.51 = 7,936.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.82/14,364.51 = 7,936.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.82x = 14,364.51 × 7,936.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.82x = 113,999,336.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,999,336.97/9,591.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,885.06

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