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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.44, 13,224.72 and 9,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.44, 13,224.72 and 9,030.64 is: 12,464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.44 : 13,224.72 = 9,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.44/13,224.72 = 9,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.44x = 13,224.72 × 9,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.44x = 119,427,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,427,685.42/9,581.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.48

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