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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.77, 14,383.50 and 4,322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.77, 14,383.50 and 4,322.75 is: 6,484.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.77 : 14,383.50 = 4,322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.77/14,383.50 = 4,322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.77x = 14,383.50 × 4,322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.77x = 62,176,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,176,202.71/9,588.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.28

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