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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,513.04, 14,268.48 and 2,588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,513.04, 14,268.48 and 2,588.08 is: 3,881.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,513.04 : 14,268.48 = 2,588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,513.04/14,268.48 = 2,588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,513.04x = 14,268.48 × 2,588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,513.04x = 36,927,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,927,967.72/9,513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.83

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