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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.02, 14,376.03 and 3,010.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.02, 14,376.03 and 3,010.78 is: 4,516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.02 : 14,376.03 = 3,010.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.02/14,376.03 = 3,010.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.02x = 14,376.03 × 3,010.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.02x = 43,283,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,283,063.60/9,584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.17

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