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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.97, 14,371.88 and 3,341.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.97, 14,371.88 and 3,341.61 is: 5,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.97 : 14,371.88 = 3,341.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.97/14,371.88 = 3,341.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.97x = 14,371.88 × 3,341.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.97x = 48,025,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,025,201.22/9,580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.56

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