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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.33, 14,367.47 and 3,005.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.33, 14,367.47 and 3,005.01 is: 4,507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.33 : 14,367.47 = 3,005.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.33/14,367.47 = 3,005.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.33x = 14,367.47 × 3,005.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.33x = 43,174,391.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,174,391.02/9,578.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.51

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