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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.78, 14,373.36 and 3,341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.78, 14,373.36 and 3,341.01 is: 5,011.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.78 : 14,373.36 = 3,341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.78/14,373.36 = 3,341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.78x = 14,373.36 × 3,341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.78x = 48,021,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,021,539.49/9,581.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.75

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