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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.28, 14,380.98 and 3,347.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.28, 14,380.98 and 3,347.28 is: 5,020.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.28 : 14,380.98 = 3,347.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.28/14,380.98 = 3,347.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.28x = 14,380.98 × 3,347.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.28x = 48,137,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,137,166.73/9,587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.94

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