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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.05, 14,370.68 and 3,006.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.05, 14,370.68 and 3,006.50 is: 4,509.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.05 : 14,370.68 = 3,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.05/14,370.68 = 3,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.05x = 14,370.68 × 3,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.05x = 43,205,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,205,417.67/9,580.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.94

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