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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,574.95, 14,362.89 and 3,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,574.95, 14,362.89 and 3,001.19 is: 4,501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,574.95 : 14,362.89 = 3,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,574.95/14,362.89 = 3,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,574.95x = 14,362.89 × 3,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,574.95x = 43,105,797.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,105,797.75/9,574.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.93

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