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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.26, 14,376.94 and 3,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.26, 14,376.94 and 3,011.27 is: 4,516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.26 : 14,376.94 = 3,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.26/14,376.94 = 3,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.26x = 14,376.94 × 3,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.26x = 43,292,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292,848.11/9,585.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.61

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