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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,600.59, 14,402.09 and 3,756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,600.59, 14,402.09 and 3,756.44 is: 5,635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,600.59 : 14,402.09 = 3,756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,600.59/14,402.09 = 3,756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,600.59x = 14,402.09 × 3,756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,600.59x = 54,100,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,100,586.96/9,600.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,635.13

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