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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.02, 14,371.86 and 3,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.02, 14,371.86 and 3,004.44 is: 4,507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.02 : 14,371.86 = 3,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.02/14,371.86 = 3,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.02x = 14,371.86 × 3,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.02x = 43,179,391.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,179,391.06/9,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.23

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