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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.02, 14,382.04 and 3,014.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.02, 14,382.04 and 3,014.78 is: 4,522.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.02 : 14,382.04 = 3,014.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.02/14,382.04 = 3,014.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.02x = 14,382.04 × 3,014.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.02x = 43,358,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,358,686.55/9,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.17

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