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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.88, 14,366.76 and 3,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.88, 14,366.76 and 3,002.20 is: 4,503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.88 : 14,366.76 = 3,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.88/14,366.76 = 3,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.88x = 14,366.76 × 3,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.88x = 43,131,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,131,886.87/9,576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.75

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