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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.50, 14,367.74 and 3,005.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.50, 14,367.74 and 3,005.19 is: 4,507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.50 : 14,367.74 = 3,005.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.50/14,367.74 = 3,005.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.50x = 14,367.74 × 3,005.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.50x = 43,177,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,177,773.54/9,578.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.78

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