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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.72, 14,366.45 and 3,340.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.72, 14,366.45 and 3,340.58 is: 5,009.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.72 : 14,366.45 = 3,340.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.72/14,366.45 = 3,340.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.72x = 14,366.45 × 3,340.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.72x = 47,992,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,992,258.84/9,580.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.26

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