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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.79, 14,377.92 and 3,013.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.79, 14,377.92 and 3,013.21 is: 4,518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.79 : 14,377.92 = 3,013.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.79/14,377.92 = 3,013.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.79x = 14,377.92 × 3,013.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.79x = 43,323,692.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,323,692.32/9,588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.16

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