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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.53, 14,385.08 and 3,014.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.53, 14,385.08 and 3,014.72 is: 4,522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.53 : 14,385.08 = 3,014.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.53/14,385.08 = 3,014.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.53x = 14,385.08 × 3,014.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.53x = 43,366,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,366,988.38/9,588.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.80

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