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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.07, 14,367.48 and 3,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.07, 14,367.48 and 3,338.72 is: 5,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.07 : 14,367.48 = 3,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.07/14,367.48 = 3,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.07x = 14,367.48 × 3,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.07x = 47,968,920.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,968,920.99/9,578.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.20

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