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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.71, 14,357.96 and 7,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.71, 14,357.96 and 7,238.80 is: 10,848.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.71 : 14,357.96 = 7,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.71/14,357.96 = 7,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.71x = 14,357.96 × 7,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.71x = 103,934,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,934,400.85/9,580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,848.30

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