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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.20, 14,374.94 and 3,009.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.20, 14,374.94 and 3,009.39 is: 4,514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.20 : 14,374.94 = 3,009.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.20/14,374.94 = 3,009.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.20x = 14,374.94 × 3,009.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.20x = 43,259,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,259,800.69/9,583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.13

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