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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.69, 14,381.60 and 3,347.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.69, 14,381.60 and 3,347.71 is: 5,021.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.69 : 14,381.60 = 3,347.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.69/14,381.60 = 3,347.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.69x = 14,381.60 × 3,347.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.69x = 48,145,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,145,354.23/9,587.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.58

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