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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.52, 14,376.96 and 5,640.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.52, 14,376.96 and 5,640.66 is: 8,458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.52 : 14,376.96 = 5,640.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.52/14,376.96 = 5,640.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.52x = 14,376.96 × 5,640.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.52x = 81,095,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,095,543.19/9,587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,458.45

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