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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.08, 14,386.08 and 3,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.08, 14,386.08 and 3,016.74 is: 4,524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.08 : 14,386.08 = 3,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.08/14,386.08 = 3,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.08x = 14,386.08 × 3,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.08x = 43,399,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,399,062.98/9,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.47

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