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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.31, 14,358.83 and 2,553.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.31, 14,358.83 and 2,553.85 is: 3,830.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.31 : 14,358.83 = 2,553.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.31/14,358.83 = 2,553.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.31x = 14,358.83 × 2,553.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.31x = 36,670,285.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,670,285.23/9,573.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.47

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