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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.83, 14,372.70 and 3,008.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.83, 14,372.70 and 3,008.53 is: 4,512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.83 : 14,372.70 = 3,008.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.83/14,372.70 = 3,008.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.83x = 14,372.70 × 3,008.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.83x = 43,240,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240,699.13/9,581.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,512.78

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