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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.07, 14,391.79 and 3,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.07, 14,391.79 and 3,670.96 is: 5,503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.07 : 14,391.79 = 3,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.07/14,391.79 = 3,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.07x = 14,391.79 × 3,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.07x = 52,831,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,831,685.42/9,599.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.83

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