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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.42, 14,205.10 and 5,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.42, 14,205.10 and 5,583.70 is: 8,365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.42 : 14,205.10 = 5,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.42/14,205.10 = 5,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.42x = 14,205.10 × 5,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.42x = 79,317,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,317,016.87/9,481.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.52

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