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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.62, 14,380.41 and 2,568.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.62, 14,380.41 and 2,568.34 is: 3,852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.62 : 14,380.41 = 2,568.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.62/14,380.41 = 2,568.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.62x = 14,380.41 × 2,568.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.62x = 36,933,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,933,782.22/9,587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.24

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