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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.54, 14,364.79 and 3,002.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.54, 14,364.79 and 3,002.72 is: 4,504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.54 : 14,364.79 = 3,002.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.54/14,364.79 = 3,002.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.54x = 14,364.79 × 3,002.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.54x = 43,133,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,362.90/9,576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.07

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