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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.57, 14,382.71 and 3,011.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.57, 14,382.71 and 3,011.53 is: 4,517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.57 : 14,382.71 = 3,011.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.57/14,382.71 = 3,011.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.57x = 14,382.71 × 3,011.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.57x = 43,313,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,313,966.83/9,587.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.72

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