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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.39, 14,402.52 and 3,759.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.39, 14,402.52 and 3,759.37 is: 5,639.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.39 : 14,402.52 = 3,759.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.39/14,402.52 = 3,759.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.39x = 14,402.52 × 3,759.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.39x = 54,144,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,144,401.61/9,601.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.23

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