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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.84, 14,374.20 and 3,009.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.84, 14,374.20 and 3,009.54 is: 4,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.84 : 14,374.20 = 3,009.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.84/14,374.20 = 3,009.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.84x = 14,374.20 × 3,009.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.84x = 43,259,729.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,259,729.87/9,582.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.29

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