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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,593.74, 14,392.58 and 4,047.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,593.74, 14,392.58 and 4,047.09 is: 6,071.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,593.74 : 14,392.58 = 4,047.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,593.74/14,392.58 = 4,047.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,593.74x = 14,392.58 × 4,047.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,593.74x = 58,248,066.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,248,066.59/9,593.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.47

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