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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.08, 14,389.80 and 4,660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.08, 14,389.80 and 4,660.12 is: 6,994.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.08 : 14,389.80 = 4,660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.08/14,389.80 = 4,660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.08x = 14,389.80 × 4,660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.08x = 67,058,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,058,194.78/9,587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.64

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