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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.90, 14,388.81 and 3,434.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.90, 14,388.81 and 3,434.46 is: 5,152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.90 : 14,388.81 = 3,434.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.90/14,388.81 = 3,434.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.90x = 14,388.81 × 3,434.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.90x = 49,417,792.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,417,792.39/9,591.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,152.03

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