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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.47, 14,378.34 and 3,011.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.47, 14,378.34 and 3,011.66 is: 4,517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.47 : 14,378.34 = 3,011.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.47/14,378.34 = 3,011.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.47x = 14,378.34 × 3,011.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.47x = 43,302,599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302,599.55/9,585.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.53

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