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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.62, 14,382.89 and 2,925.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.62, 14,382.89 and 2,925.10 is: 4,387.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.62 : 14,382.89 = 2,925.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.62/14,382.89 = 2,925.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.62x = 14,382.89 × 2,925.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.62x = 42,071,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,071,391.54/9,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.64

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