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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.08, 14,374.80 and 2,657.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.08, 14,374.80 and 2,657.76 is: 3,986.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.08 : 14,374.80 = 2,657.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.08/14,374.80 = 2,657.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.08x = 14,374.80 × 2,657.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.08x = 38,204,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,204,768.45/9,583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.69

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