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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.58, 14,396.94 and 3,022.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.58, 14,396.94 and 3,022.38 is: 4,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.58 : 14,396.94 = 3,022.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.58/14,396.94 = 3,022.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.58x = 14,396.94 × 3,022.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.58x = 43,513,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,513,023.52/9,599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.80

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