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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.91, 14,371.77 and 3,341.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.91, 14,371.77 and 3,341.55 is: 5,012.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.91 : 14,371.77 = 3,341.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.91/14,371.77 = 3,341.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.91x = 14,371.77 × 3,341.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.91x = 48,023,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,023,988.04/9,580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.47

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