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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,593.87, 14,388.75 and 3,018.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,593.87, 14,388.75 and 3,018.51 is: 4,527.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,593.87 : 14,388.75 = 3,018.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,593.87/14,388.75 = 3,018.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,593.87x = 14,388.75 × 3,018.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,593.87x = 43,432,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432,585.76/9,593.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527.12

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