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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.07, 14,371.63 and 3,004.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.07, 14,371.63 and 3,004.70 is: 4,507.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.07 : 14,371.63 = 3,004.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.07/14,371.63 = 3,004.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.07x = 14,371.63 × 3,004.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.07x = 43,182,357.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,182,357.29/9,580.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.52

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