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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.91, 14,373.27 and 3,342.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.91, 14,373.27 and 3,342.55 is: 5,013.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.91 : 14,373.27 = 3,342.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.91/14,373.27 = 3,342.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.91x = 14,373.27 × 3,342.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.91x = 48,043,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,043,373.64/9,581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.97

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