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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.98, 14,374.40 and 4,044.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.98, 14,374.40 and 4,044.15 is: 6,063.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.98 : 14,374.40 = 4,044.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.98/14,374.40 = 4,044.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.98x = 14,374.40 × 4,044.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.98x = 58,132,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,132,209.54/9,586.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.66

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