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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.81, 14,383.25 and 3,348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.81, 14,383.25 and 3,348.78 is: 5,023.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.81 : 14,383.25 = 3,348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.81/14,383.25 = 3,348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.81x = 14,383.25 × 3,348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.81x = 48,166,323.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,166,323.19/9,588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.18

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