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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.68, 14,383.82 and 3,013.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.68, 14,383.82 and 3,013.87 is: 4,521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.68 : 14,383.82 = 3,013.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.68/14,383.82 = 3,013.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.68x = 14,383.82 × 3,013.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.68x = 43,350,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,350,963.58/9,587.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.53

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