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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.08, 14,382.03 and 4,909.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.08, 14,382.03 and 4,909.73 is: 7,365.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.08 : 14,382.03 = 4,909.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.08/14,382.03 = 4,909.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.08x = 14,382.03 × 4,909.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.08x = 70,611,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,611,884.15/9,587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,365.32

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