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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,593.52, 14,391.82 and 4,047.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,593.52, 14,391.82 and 4,047.68 is: 6,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,593.52 : 14,391.82 = 4,047.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,593.52/14,391.82 = 4,047.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,593.52x = 14,391.82 × 4,047.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,593.52x = 58,253,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,253,514.44/9,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,072.17

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