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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.96, 14,370.63 and 3,006.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.96, 14,370.63 and 3,006.05 is: 4,509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.96 : 14,370.63 = 3,006.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.96/14,370.63 = 3,006.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.96x = 14,370.63 × 3,006.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.96x = 43,198,868.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,198,868.24/9,579.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.30

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