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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.59, 14,744.43 and 3,591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.59, 14,744.43 and 3,591.54 is: 5,385.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.59 : 14,744.43 = 3,591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.59/14,744.43 = 3,591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.59x = 14,744.43 × 3,591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.59x = 52,955,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,955,210.12/9,832.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,385.68

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