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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.65, 14,367.39 and 3,339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.65, 14,367.39 and 3,339.06 is: 5,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.65 : 14,367.39 = 3,339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.65/14,367.39 = 3,339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.65x = 14,367.39 × 3,339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.65x = 47,973,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,973,577.25/9,580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.34

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