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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.44, 14,373.84 and 3,009.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.44, 14,373.84 and 3,009.82 is: 4,512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.44 : 14,373.84 = 3,009.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.44/14,373.84 = 3,009.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.44x = 14,373.84 × 3,009.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.44x = 43,262,671.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,262,671.11/9,587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.43

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