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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.71, 14,374.19 and 3,008.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.71, 14,374.19 and 3,008.89 is: 4,513.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.71 : 14,374.19 = 3,008.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.71/14,374.19 = 3,008.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.71x = 14,374.19 × 3,008.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.71x = 43,250,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,250,341.50/9,582.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.38

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