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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,596.41, 14,395.29 and 3,355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,596.41, 14,395.29 and 3,355.72 is: 5,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,596.41 : 14,395.29 = 3,355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,596.41/14,395.29 = 3,355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,596.41x = 14,395.29 × 3,355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,596.41x = 48,306,562.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,306,562.56/9,596.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.82

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