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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.55, 14,376.38 and 4,033.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.55, 14,376.38 and 4,033.53 is: 6,052.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.55 : 14,376.38 = 4,033.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.55/14,376.38 = 4,033.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.55x = 14,376.38 × 4,033.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.55x = 57,987,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,987,539.85/9,580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.63

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