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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.46, 14,377.70 and 4,037.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.46, 14,377.70 and 4,037.48 is: 6,051.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.46 : 14,377.70 = 4,037.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.46/14,377.70 = 4,037.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.46x = 14,377.70 × 4,037.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.46x = 58,049,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,049,676.20/9,592.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,051.59

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