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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.54, 14,377.91 and 3,011.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.54, 14,377.91 and 3,011.99 is: 4,517.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.54 : 14,377.91 = 3,011.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.54/14,377.91 = 3,011.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.54x = 14,377.91 × 3,011.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.54x = 43,306,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,306,034.19/9,585.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.85

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