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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.42, 14,372.14 and 3,008.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.42, 14,372.14 and 3,008.12 is: 4,512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.42 : 14,372.14 = 3,008.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.42/14,372.14 = 3,008.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.42x = 14,372.14 × 3,008.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.42x = 43,233,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,233,121.78/9,581.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.18

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