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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,593.91, 14,355.23 and 8,418.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,593.91, 14,355.23 and 8,418.39 is: 12,596.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,593.91 : 14,355.23 = 8,418.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,593.91/14,355.23 = 8,418.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,593.91x = 14,355.23 × 8,418.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,593.91x = 120,847,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,847,882.59/9,593.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,596.31

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