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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.62, 14,378.75 and 3,012.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.62, 14,378.75 and 3,012.68 is: 4,519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.62 : 14,378.75 = 3,012.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.62/14,378.75 = 3,012.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.62x = 14,378.75 × 3,012.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.62x = 43,318,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,318,572.55/9,584.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,519.59

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