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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.08, 14,371.50 and 3,741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.08, 14,371.50 and 3,741.72 is: 5,611.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.08 : 14,371.50 = 3,741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.08/14,371.50 = 3,741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.08x = 14,371.50 × 3,741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.08x = 53,774,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,774,128.98/9,583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,611.36

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