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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.30, 14,367.46 and 3,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.30, 14,367.46 and 3,004.52 is: 4,506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.30 : 14,367.46 = 3,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.30/14,367.46 = 3,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.30x = 14,367.46 × 3,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.30x = 43,167,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,167,320.92/9,578.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.78

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