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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.22, 14,374.89 and 3,343.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.22, 14,374.89 and 3,343.21 is: 5,014.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.22 : 14,374.89 = 3,343.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.22/14,374.89 = 3,343.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.22x = 14,374.89 × 3,343.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.22x = 48,058,276.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,058,276.00/9,583.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.84

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