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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.52, 14,367.78 and 3,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.52, 14,367.78 and 3,005.28 is: 4,507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.52 : 14,367.78 = 3,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.52/14,367.78 = 3,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.52x = 14,367.78 × 3,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.52x = 43,179,201.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,179,201.88/9,578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.92

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