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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.32, 14,628.30 and 3,591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.32, 14,628.30 and 3,591.88 is: 5,389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.32 : 14,628.30 = 3,591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.32/14,628.30 = 3,591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.32x = 14,628.30 × 3,591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.32x = 52,543,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,543,098.20/9,749.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.41

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