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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.68, 14,262.30 and 2,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.68, 14,262.30 and 2,583 is: 3,874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.68 : 14,262.30 = 2,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.68/14,262.30 = 2,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.68x = 14,262.30 × 2,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.68x = 36,839,520.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,839,520.90/9,508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.30

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