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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.13, 14,374.68 and 3,009.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.13, 14,374.68 and 3,009.83 is: 4,514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.13 : 14,374.68 = 3,009.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.13/14,374.68 = 3,009.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.13x = 14,374.68 × 3,009.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.13x = 43,265,343.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,265,343.10/9,583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.74

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