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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.51, 14,374.34 and 4,313.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.51, 14,374.34 and 4,313.94 is: 6,472.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.51 : 14,374.34 = 4,313.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.51/14,374.34 = 4,313.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.51x = 14,374.34 × 4,313.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.51x = 62,010,040.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,010,040.30/9,580.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.52

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