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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.16, 14,376.62 and 3,345.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.16, 14,376.62 and 3,345.30 is: 5,016.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.16 : 14,376.62 = 3,345.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.16/14,376.62 = 3,345.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.16x = 14,376.62 × 3,345.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.16x = 48,094,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,094,115.25/9,587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.51

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