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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.89, 14,384.39 and 3,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.89, 14,384.39 and 3,670.44 is: 5,504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.89 : 14,384.39 = 3,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.89/14,384.39 = 3,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.89x = 14,384.39 × 3,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.89x = 52,796,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,796,981.90/9,591.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,504.34

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