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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.03, 14,362.55 and 3,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.03, 14,362.55 and 3,001.72 is: 4,502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.03 : 14,362.55 = 3,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.03/14,362.55 = 3,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.03x = 14,362.55 × 3,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.03x = 43,112,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,112,338.58/9,575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.58

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