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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,595.41, 14,357.48 and 8,419.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,595.41, 14,357.48 and 8,419.89 is: 12,598.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,595.41 : 14,357.48 = 8,419.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,595.41/14,357.48 = 8,419.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,595.41x = 14,357.48 × 8,419.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,595.41x = 120,888,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,888,360.18/9,595.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.56

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