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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,601.89, 14,403.27 and 3,759.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,601.89, 14,403.27 and 3,759.87 is: 5,639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,601.89 : 14,403.27 = 3,759.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,601.89/14,403.27 = 3,759.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,601.89x = 14,403.27 × 3,759.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,601.89x = 54,154,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,154,422.77/9,601.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,639.98

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