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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,585.78, 14,377.77 and 3,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,585.78, 14,377.77 and 3,011.46 is: 4,516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,585.78 : 14,377.77 = 3,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,585.78/14,377.77 = 3,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,585.78x = 14,377.77 × 3,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,585.78x = 43,298,079.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,298,079.24/9,585.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.91

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