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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.32, 14,254.95 and 2,483.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.32, 14,254.95 and 2,483.31 is: 3,724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.32 : 14,254.95 = 2,483.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.32/14,254.95 = 2,483.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.32x = 14,254.95 × 2,483.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.32x = 35,399,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,399,459.88/9,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.96

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