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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.02, 14,377.54 and 3,011.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.02, 14,377.54 and 3,011.78 is: 4,517.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.02 : 14,377.54 = 3,011.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.02/14,377.54 = 3,011.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.02x = 14,377.54 × 3,011.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.02x = 43,301,987.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301,987.42/9,585.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.67

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