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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,595.69, 14,387.35 and 4,047.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,595.69, 14,387.35 and 4,047.55 is: 6,068.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,595.69 : 14,387.35 = 4,047.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,595.69/14,387.35 = 4,047.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,595.69x = 14,387.35 × 4,047.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,595.69x = 58,233,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,233,454.42/9,595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,068.71

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