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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.64, 14,376.93 and 3,011.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.64, 14,376.93 and 3,011.34 is: 4,517.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.64 : 14,376.93 = 3,011.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.64/14,376.93 = 3,011.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.64x = 14,376.93 × 3,011.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.64x = 43,293,824.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,293,824.39/9,584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.00

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