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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.65, 14,379.57 and 3,012.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.65, 14,379.57 and 3,012.69 is: 4,518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.65 : 14,379.57 = 3,012.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.65/14,379.57 = 3,012.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.65x = 14,379.57 × 3,012.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.65x = 43,321,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,321,186.74/9,586.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.91

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