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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.41, 14,370.60 and 3,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.41, 14,370.60 and 3,741.12 is: 5,611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.41 : 14,370.60 = 3,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.41/14,370.60 = 3,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.41x = 14,370.60 × 3,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.41x = 53,762,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,762,139.07/9,580.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.67

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