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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.95, 14,368.61 and 7,246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.95, 14,368.61 and 7,246.04 is: 10,858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.95 : 14,368.61 = 7,246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.95/14,368.61 = 7,246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.95x = 14,368.61 × 7,246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.95x = 104,115,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,115,469.08/9,587.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.99

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