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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.28, 14,367.06 and 3,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.28, 14,367.06 and 3,004.68 is: 4,506.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.28 : 14,367.06 = 3,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.28/14,367.06 = 3,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.28x = 14,367.06 × 3,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.28x = 43,168,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,168,417.84/9,578.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.91

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