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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.68, 14,381.52 and 4,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.68, 14,381.52 and 4,316.52 is: 6,474.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.68 : 14,381.52 = 4,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.68/14,381.52 = 4,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.68x = 14,381.52 × 4,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.68x = 62,078,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,078,118.71/9,587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.78

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