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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.68, 14,377.18 and 4,318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.68, 14,377.18 and 4,318.64 is: 6,476.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.68 : 14,377.18 = 4,318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.68/14,377.18 = 4,318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.68x = 14,377.18 × 4,318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.68x = 62,089,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,089,864.64/9,586.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.68

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