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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,587.97, 14,381.42 and 5,717.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,587.97, 14,381.42 and 5,717.07 is: 8,575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,587.97 : 14,381.42 = 5,717.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,587.97/14,381.42 = 5,717.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,587.97x = 14,381.42 × 5,717.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,587.97x = 82,219,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,219,556.25/9,587.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,575.28

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