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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.46, 14,372.37 and 4,647.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.46, 14,372.37 and 4,647.19 is: 6,965.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.46 : 14,372.37 = 4,647.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.46/14,372.37 = 4,647.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.46x = 14,372.37 × 4,647.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.46x = 66,791,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,791,134.14/9,588.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,965.78

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