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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.12, 14,366.34 and 3,002.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.12, 14,366.34 and 3,002.28 is: 4,504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.12 : 14,366.34 = 3,002.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.12/14,366.34 = 3,002.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.12x = 14,366.34 × 3,002.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.12x = 43,131,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,131,775.26/9,576.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.10

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