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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.28, 14,385.12 and 3,014.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.28, 14,385.12 and 3,014.32 is: 4,522.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.28 : 14,385.12 = 3,014.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.28/14,385.12 = 3,014.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.28x = 14,385.12 × 3,014.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.28x = 43,361,354.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,361,354.92/9,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.33

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