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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.28, 14,368.56 and 3,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.28, 14,368.56 and 3,005.68 is: 4,508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.28 : 14,368.56 = 3,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.28/14,368.56 = 3,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.28x = 14,368.56 × 3,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.28x = 43,187,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,187,293.42/9,579.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.41

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