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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.93, 14,380.54 and 4,320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.93, 14,380.54 and 4,320.90 is: 6,480.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.93 : 14,380.54 = 4,320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.93/14,380.54 = 4,320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.93x = 14,380.54 × 4,320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.93x = 62,136,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,136,875.29/9,588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,480.06

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