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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.51, 14,372.27 and 3,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.51, 14,372.27 and 3,008.20 is: 4,512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.51 : 14,372.27 = 3,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.51/14,372.27 = 3,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.51x = 14,372.27 × 3,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.51x = 43,234,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,234,662.61/9,581.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.30

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