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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.63, 14,372.43 and 3,008.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.63, 14,372.43 and 3,008.33 is: 4,512.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.63 : 14,372.43 = 3,008.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.63/14,372.43 = 3,008.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.63x = 14,372.43 × 3,008.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.63x = 43,236,940.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,236,940.48/9,581.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.49

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