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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.55, 14,372.29 and 3,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.55, 14,372.29 and 3,008.23 is: 4,512.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.55 : 14,372.29 = 3,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.55/14,372.29 = 3,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.55x = 14,372.29 × 3,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.55x = 43,235,153.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,235,153.95/9,581.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.33

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