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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.52, 14,382.79 and 3,015.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.52, 14,382.79 and 3,015.28 is: 4,522.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.52 : 14,382.79 = 3,015.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.52/14,382.79 = 3,015.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.52x = 14,382.79 × 3,015.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.52x = 43,368,139.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,368,139.03/9,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.92

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