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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.78, 14,383.98 and 7,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.78, 14,383.98 and 7,008.12 is: 10,512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.78 : 14,383.98 = 7,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.78/14,383.98 = 7,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.78x = 14,383.98 × 7,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.78x = 100,804,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,804,657.92/9,588.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.77

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