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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.18, 14,371.74 and 3,007.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.18, 14,371.74 and 3,007.87 is: 4,511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.18 : 14,371.74 = 3,007.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.18/14,371.74 = 3,007.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.18x = 14,371.74 × 3,007.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.18x = 43,228,289.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,228,289.66/9,581.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.79

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