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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.66, 14,375.07 and 4,046.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.66, 14,375.07 and 4,046.28 is: 6,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.66 : 14,375.07 = 4,046.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.66/14,375.07 = 4,046.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.66x = 14,375.07 × 4,046.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.66x = 58,165,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,165,558.24/9,588.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.08

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