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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.60, 14,367.48 and 4,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.60, 14,367.48 and 4,383 is: 6,572.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.60 : 14,367.48 = 4,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.60/14,367.48 = 4,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.60x = 14,367.48 × 4,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.60x = 62,972,664.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,972,664.84/9,581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.25

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