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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,574.90, 14,362.35 and 3,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,574.90, 14,362.35 and 3,001.08 is: 4,501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,574.90 : 14,362.35 = 3,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,574.90/14,362.35 = 3,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,574.90x = 14,362.35 × 3,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,574.90x = 43,102,561.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,102,561.34/9,574.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.62

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