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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.96, 14,471.98 and 9,587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.96, 14,471.98 and 9,587.96 is: 14,471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.96 : 14,471.98 = 9,587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.96/14,471.98 = 9,587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.96x = 14,471.98 × 9,587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.96x = 138,756,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,756,765.36/9,587.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,471.98

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