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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.58, 14,373.65 and 4,046.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.58, 14,373.65 and 4,046.76 is: 6,066.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.58 : 14,373.65 = 4,046.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.58/14,373.65 = 4,046.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.58x = 14,373.65 × 4,046.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.58x = 58,166,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,166,721.99/9,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.25

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