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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,574.89, 14,362.34 and 3,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,574.89, 14,362.34 and 3,001.59 is: 4,502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,574.89 : 14,362.34 = 3,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,574.89/14,362.34 = 3,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,574.89x = 14,362.34 × 3,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,574.89x = 43,109,856.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,109,856.12/9,574.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.39

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