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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.51, 14,364.63 and 3,002.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.51, 14,364.63 and 3,002.73 is: 4,504.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.51 : 14,364.63 = 3,002.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.51/14,364.63 = 3,002.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.51x = 14,364.63 × 3,002.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.51x = 43,133,105.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,105.44/9,576.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.05

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