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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.69, 14,370.48 and 3,004.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.69, 14,370.48 and 3,004.11 is: 4,506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.69 : 14,370.48 = 3,004.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.69/14,370.48 = 3,004.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.69x = 14,370.48 × 3,004.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.69x = 43,170,502.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,170,502.67/9,579.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.46

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