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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.57, 14,381.55 and 3,013.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.57, 14,381.55 and 3,013.74 is: 4,520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.57 : 14,381.55 = 3,013.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.57/14,381.55 = 3,013.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.57x = 14,381.55 × 3,013.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.57x = 43,342,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,342,252.50/9,587.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.67

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