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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.30, 14,369.40 and 3,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.30, 14,369.40 and 3,006.72 is: 4,508.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.30 : 14,369.40 = 3,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.30/14,369.40 = 3,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.30x = 14,369.40 × 3,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.30x = 43,204,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,204,762.37/9,582.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.81

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