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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.52, 14,381.29 and 3,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.52, 14,381.29 and 3,014.28 is: 4,521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.52 : 14,381.29 = 3,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.52/14,381.29 = 3,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.52x = 14,381.29 × 3,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.52x = 43,349,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,349,234.82/9,587.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.42

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