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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.43, 14,372.41 and 4,315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.43, 14,372.41 and 4,315.56 is: 6,474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.43 : 14,372.41 = 4,315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.43/14,372.41 = 4,315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.43x = 14,372.41 × 4,315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.43x = 62,024,997.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,024,997.70/9,580.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,474.14

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