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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.26, 14,379.94 and 3,013.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.26, 14,379.94 and 3,013.28 is: 4,519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.26 : 14,379.94 = 3,013.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.26/14,379.94 = 3,013.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.26x = 14,379.94 × 3,013.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.26x = 43,330,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,330,785.60/9,587.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.62

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