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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.28, 14,370.39 and 3,006.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.28, 14,370.39 and 3,006.95 is: 4,510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.28 : 14,370.39 = 3,006.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.28/14,370.39 = 3,006.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.28x = 14,370.39 × 3,006.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.28x = 43,210,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,210,972.36/9,580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,510.41

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