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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.83, 14,382.33 and 3,347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.83, 14,382.33 and 3,347.68 is: 5,021.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.83 : 14,382.33 = 3,347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.83/14,382.33 = 3,347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.83x = 14,382.33 × 3,347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.83x = 48,147,402.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,147,402.54/9,588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,021.20

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