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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,595.76, 14,393.57 and 3,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,595.76, 14,393.57 and 3,671.28 is: 5,506.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,595.76 : 14,393.57 = 3,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,595.76/14,393.57 = 3,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,595.76x = 14,393.57 × 3,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,595.76x = 52,842,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,842,807.31/9,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,506.89

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