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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.02, 14,370.30 and 3,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.02, 14,370.30 and 3,006.60 is: 4,509.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.02 : 14,370.30 = 3,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.02/14,370.30 = 3,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.02x = 14,370.30 × 3,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.02x = 43,205,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,205,743.98/9,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.98

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