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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598.66, 14,389.44 and 3,759.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,598.66, 14,389.44 and 3,759.34 is: 5,635.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,598.66 : 14,389.44 = 3,759.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,598.66/14,389.44 = 3,759.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,598.66x = 14,389.44 × 3,759.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,598.66x = 54,094,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,094,797.37/9,598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.66

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