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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.97, 14,369.94 and 3,006.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.97, 14,369.94 and 3,006.67 is: 4,509.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.97 : 14,369.94 = 3,006.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.97/14,369.94 = 3,006.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.97x = 14,369.94 × 3,006.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.97x = 43,205,580.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,205,580.62/9,579.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.99

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