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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.81, 14,384.55 and 3,015.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.81, 14,384.55 and 3,015.51 is: 4,523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.81 : 14,384.55 = 3,015.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.81/14,384.55 = 3,015.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.81x = 14,384.55 × 3,015.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.81x = 43,376,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,376,754.37/9,588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,523.68

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