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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.26, 14,371.80 and 3,004.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.26, 14,371.80 and 3,004.26 is: 4,506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.26 : 14,371.80 = 3,004.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.26/14,371.80 = 3,004.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.26x = 14,371.80 × 3,004.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.26x = 43,176,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,176,623.87/9,580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.83

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