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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.43, 14,369.78 and 3,339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.43, 14,369.78 and 3,339.38 is: 5,008.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.43 : 14,369.78 = 3,339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.43/14,369.78 = 3,339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.43x = 14,369.78 × 3,339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.43x = 47,986,067.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,986,067.39/9,580.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,008.76

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