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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.92, 14,369.89 and 3,006.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.92, 14,369.89 and 3,006.62 is: 4,509.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.92 : 14,369.89 = 3,006.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.92/14,369.89 = 3,006.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.92x = 14,369.89 × 3,006.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.92x = 43,204,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,204,798.67/9,579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.93

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