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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,578.58, 14,374.36 and 3,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,578.58, 14,374.36 and 3,338.56 is: 5,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,578.58 : 14,374.36 = 3,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,578.58/14,374.36 = 3,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,578.58x = 14,374.36 × 3,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,578.58x = 47,989,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,989,663.32/9,578.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.10

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