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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.38, 14,370.57 and 3,012.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.38, 14,370.57 and 3,012.18 is: 4,518.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.38 : 14,370.57 = 3,012.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.38/14,370.57 = 3,012.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.38x = 14,370.57 × 3,012.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.38x = 43,286,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,286,743.54/9,580.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.27

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