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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.78, 14,366.34 and 2,916.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.78, 14,366.34 and 2,916.00 is: 4,372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.78 : 14,366.34 = 2,916.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.78/14,366.34 = 2,916.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.78x = 14,366.34 × 2,916.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.78x = 41,892,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,892,204.23/9,580.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.53

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