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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.53, 14,382.75 and 3,013.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.53, 14,382.75 and 3,013.10 is: 4,520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.53 : 14,382.75 = 3,013.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.53/14,382.75 = 3,013.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.53x = 14,382.75 × 3,013.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.53x = 43,336,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,336,577.05/9,587.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.10

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