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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.88, 14,396.94 and 3,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.88, 14,396.94 and 3,027.72 is: 4,540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.88 : 14,396.94 = 3,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.88/14,396.94 = 3,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.88x = 14,396.94 × 3,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.88x = 43,589,903.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,589,903.18/9,599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,540.67

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