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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.58, 14,386.62 and 3,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.58, 14,386.62 and 3,668.24 is: 5,501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.58 : 14,386.62 = 3,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.58/14,386.62 = 3,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.58x = 14,386.62 × 3,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.58x = 52,773,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,773,574.95/9,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,501.50

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