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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.23, 14,349.69 and 5,188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.23, 14,349.69 and 5,188.41 is: 7,771.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.23 : 14,349.69 = 5,188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.23/14,349.69 = 5,188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.23x = 14,349.69 × 5,188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.23x = 74,452,075.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,452,075.09/9,580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,771.43

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