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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.06, 14,401.59 and 3,759.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.06, 14,401.59 and 3,759.34 is: 5,639.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.06 : 14,401.59 = 3,759.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.06/14,401.59 = 3,759.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.06x = 14,401.59 × 3,759.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.06x = 54,140,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,140,473.35/9,601.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.01

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