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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.79, 14,373.37 and 3,008.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.79, 14,373.37 and 3,008.49 is: 4,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.79 : 14,373.37 = 3,008.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.79/14,373.37 = 3,008.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.79x = 14,373.37 × 3,008.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.79x = 43,242,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,242,179.08/9,581.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.95

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