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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.84, 14,391.42 and 3,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.84, 14,391.42 and 3,752.52 is: 5,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.84 : 14,391.42 = 3,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.84/14,391.42 = 3,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.84x = 14,391.42 × 3,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.84x = 54,004,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,004,091.38/9,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.21

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