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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.99, 14,378.84 and 3,011.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.99, 14,378.84 and 3,011.71 is: 4,517.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.99 : 14,378.84 = 3,011.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.99/14,378.84 = 3,011.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.99x = 14,378.84 × 3,011.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.99x = 43,304,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,304,896.22/9,584.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.99

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