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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,593.28, 14,389.02 and 3,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,593.28, 14,389.02 and 3,018.96 is: 4,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,593.28 : 14,389.02 = 3,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,593.28/14,389.02 = 3,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,593.28x = 14,389.02 × 3,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,593.28x = 43,439,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,439,875.82/9,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.16

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