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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598.88, 14,391.24 and 3,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,598.88, 14,391.24 and 3,021.32 is: 4,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,598.88 : 14,391.24 = 3,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,598.88/14,391.24 = 3,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,598.88x = 14,391.24 × 3,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,598.88x = 43,480,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,480,541.24/9,598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,529.75

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