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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.05, 14,379.11 and 3,346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.05, 14,379.11 and 3,346.03 is: 5,019.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.05 : 14,379.11 = 3,346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.05/14,379.11 = 3,346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.05x = 14,379.11 × 3,346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.05x = 48,112,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,112,933.43/9,586.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,019.06

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