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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.10, 14,382.28 and 3,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.10, 14,382.28 and 3,014.28 is: 4,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.10 : 14,382.28 = 3,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.10/14,382.28 = 3,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.10x = 14,382.28 × 3,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.10x = 43,352,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,352,218.96/9,588.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.46

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