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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.16, 14,372.82 and 4,044.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.16, 14,372.82 and 4,044.78 is: 6,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.16 : 14,372.82 = 4,044.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.16/14,372.82 = 4,044.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.16x = 14,372.82 × 4,044.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.16x = 58,134,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,134,894.88/9,587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.83

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