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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.16, 14,380.32 and 3,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.16, 14,380.32 and 3,013.20 is: 4,519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.16 : 14,380.32 = 3,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.16/14,380.32 = 3,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.16x = 14,380.32 × 3,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.16x = 43,330,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,330,780.22/9,587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.67

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