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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.40, 14,363.09 and 3,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.40, 14,363.09 and 3,001.59 is: 4,502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.40 : 14,363.09 = 3,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.40/14,363.09 = 3,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.40x = 14,363.09 × 3,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.40x = 43,112,092.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,112,092.31/9,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.38

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