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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580, 14,369.99 and 3,006.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580, 14,369.99 and 3,006.69 is: 4,510.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580 : 14,369.99 = 3,006.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580/14,369.99 = 3,006.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580x = 14,369.99 × 3,006.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580x = 43,206,090.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,206,090.20/9,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.03

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