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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.38, 14,379.80 and 4,042.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.38, 14,379.80 and 4,042.98 is: 6,063.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.38 : 14,379.80 = 4,042.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.38/14,379.80 = 4,042.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.38x = 14,379.80 × 4,042.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.38x = 58,137,223.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,137,223.59/9,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.30

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