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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.89, 14,371.31 and 3,007.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.89, 14,371.31 and 3,007.57 is: 4,511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.89 : 14,371.31 = 3,007.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.89/14,371.31 = 3,007.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.89x = 14,371.31 × 3,007.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.89x = 43,222,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,222,720.82/9,580.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.35

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