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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.10, 14,373.43 and 7,121.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.10, 14,373.43 and 7,121.51 is: 10,681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.10 : 14,373.43 = 7,121.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.10/14,373.43 = 7,121.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.10x = 14,373.43 × 7,121.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.10x = 102,360,418.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,360,418.00/9,583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.35

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