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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.29, 14,381.40 and 3,013.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.29, 14,381.40 and 3,013.51 is: 4,520.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.29 : 14,381.40 = 3,013.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.29/14,381.40 = 3,013.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.29x = 14,381.40 × 3,013.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.29x = 43,338,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,338,492.71/9,587.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.41

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