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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.18, 14,362.34 and 5,878.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.18, 14,362.34 and 5,878.59 is: 8,806.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.18 : 14,362.34 = 5,878.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.18/14,362.34 = 5,878.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.18x = 14,362.34 × 5,878.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.18x = 84,430,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,430,278.91/9,587.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.59

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