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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.23, 14,365.68 and 3,340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.23, 14,365.68 and 3,340.08 is: 5,008.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.23 : 14,365.68 = 3,340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.23/14,365.68 = 3,340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.23x = 14,365.68 × 3,340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.23x = 47,982,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,982,520.45/9,580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.49

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