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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.35, 14,378.04 and 3,011.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.35, 14,378.04 and 3,011.58 is: 4,516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.35 : 14,378.04 = 3,011.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.35/14,378.04 = 3,011.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.35x = 14,378.04 × 3,011.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.35x = 43,300,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,300,617.70/9,586.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.90

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