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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.88, 14,373.45 and 3,007.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.88, 14,373.45 and 3,007.13 is: 4,511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.88 : 14,373.45 = 3,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.88/14,373.45 = 3,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.88x = 14,373.45 × 3,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.88x = 43,222,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,222,760.83/9,580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.35

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