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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.29, 14,362.95 and 3,001.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.29, 14,362.95 and 3,001.51 is: 4,502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.29 : 14,362.95 = 3,001.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.29/14,362.95 = 3,001.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.29x = 14,362.95 × 3,001.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.29x = 43,110,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,110,538.05/9,575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.27

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