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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.72, 14,362.14 and 4,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.72, 14,362.14 and 4,961 is: 7,431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.72 : 14,362.14 = 4,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.72/14,362.14 = 4,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.72x = 14,362.14 × 4,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.72x = 71,250,576.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,250,576.54/9,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.44

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