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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.43, 14,371.32 and 3,342.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.43, 14,371.32 and 3,342.01 is: 5,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.43 : 14,371.32 = 3,342.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.43/14,371.32 = 3,342.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.43x = 14,371.32 × 3,342.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.43x = 48,029,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,029,098.70/9,580.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.25

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