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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.95, 14,389.90 and 3,748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.95, 14,389.90 and 3,748.50 is: 5,623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.95 : 14,389.90 = 3,748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.95/14,389.90 = 3,748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.95x = 14,389.90 × 3,748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.95x = 53,940,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,940,530.78/9,591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.52

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