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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.40, 14,410.02 and 2,588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.40, 14,410.02 and 2,588.12 is: 3,881.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.40 : 14,410.02 = 2,588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.40/14,410.02 = 2,588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.40x = 14,410.02 × 2,588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.40x = 37,294,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294,860.96/9,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.89

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