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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.93, 13,233.81 and 8,591.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.93, 13,233.81 and 8,591.49 is: 11,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.93 : 13,233.81 = 8,591.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.93/13,233.81 = 8,591.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.93x = 13,233.81 × 8,591.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.93x = 113,698,178.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,698,178.49/9,587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.48

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