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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.84, 14,382.92 and 3,348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.84, 14,382.92 and 3,348.83 is: 5,023.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.84 : 14,382.92 = 3,348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.84/14,382.92 = 3,348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.84x = 14,382.92 × 3,348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.84x = 48,165,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,165,998.31/9,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.13

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