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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.75, 14,372.61 and 3,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.75, 14,372.61 and 3,008.44 is: 4,512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.75 : 14,372.61 = 3,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.75/14,372.61 = 3,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.75x = 14,372.61 × 3,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.75x = 43,239,134.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,239,134.83/9,581.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.66

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