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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.06, 14,369.97 and 4,317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.06, 14,369.97 and 4,317.46 is: 6,470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.06 : 14,369.97 = 4,317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.06/14,369.97 = 4,317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.06x = 14,369.97 × 4,317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.06x = 62,041,750.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,041,750.94/9,588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,470.73

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