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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.37, 14,367.54 and 3,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.37, 14,367.54 and 3,005.06 is: 4,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.37 : 14,367.54 = 3,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.37/14,367.54 = 3,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.37x = 14,367.54 × 3,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.37x = 43,175,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,175,355.05/9,578.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.59

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