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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.65, 14,373.94 and 3,009.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.65, 14,373.94 and 3,009.32 is: 4,513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.65 : 14,373.94 = 3,009.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.65/14,373.94 = 3,009.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.65x = 14,373.94 × 3,009.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.65x = 43,255,770.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,255,770.07/9,582.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.97

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