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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.72, 14,369.99 and 3,340.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.72, 14,369.99 and 3,340.36 is: 5,010.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.72 : 14,369.99 = 3,340.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.72/14,369.99 = 3,340.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.72x = 14,369.99 × 3,340.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.72x = 48,000,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,000,939.80/9,579.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.68

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