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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.06, 14,382.12 and 3,348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.06, 14,382.12 and 3,348.03 is: 5,022.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.06 : 14,382.12 = 3,348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.06/14,382.12 = 3,348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.06x = 14,382.12 × 3,348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.06x = 48,151,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,151,769.22/9,588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,022.06

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