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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.98, 14,263.32 and 2,583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.98, 14,263.32 and 2,583.48 is: 3,875.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.98 : 14,263.32 = 2,583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.98/14,263.32 = 2,583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.98x = 14,263.32 × 2,583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.98x = 36,849,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,849,001.95/9,508.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.18

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