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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.22, 14,362.70 and 3,338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.22, 14,362.70 and 3,338.08 is: 5,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.22 : 14,362.70 = 3,338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.22/14,362.70 = 3,338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.22x = 14,362.70 × 3,338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.22x = 47,943,824.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,943,824.93/9,578.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.51

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