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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.28, 14,370.06 and 3,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.28, 14,370.06 and 3,006.68 is: 4,509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.28 : 14,370.06 = 3,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.28/14,370.06 = 3,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.28x = 14,370.06 × 3,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.28x = 43,206,172.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,206,172.00/9,580.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,509.91

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