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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.04, 14,370.22 and 3,423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.04, 14,370.22 and 3,423.88 is: 5,135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.04 : 14,370.22 = 3,423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.04/14,370.22 = 3,423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.04x = 14,370.22 × 3,423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.04x = 49,201,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,201,908.85/9,580.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,135.88

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