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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.38, 14,380.37 and 3,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.38, 14,380.37 and 3,011.56 is: 4,518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.38 : 14,380.37 = 3,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.38/14,380.37 = 3,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.38x = 14,380.37 × 3,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.38x = 43,307,320.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,307,320.11/9,585.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.06

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