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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.83, 14,369.71 and 3,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.83, 14,369.71 and 3,006.52 is: 4,509.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.83 : 14,369.71 = 3,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.83/14,369.71 = 3,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.83x = 14,369.71 × 3,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.83x = 43,202,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,202,820.51/9,579.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.77

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