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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.36, 14,365.30 and 7,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.36, 14,365.30 and 7,270 is: 10,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.36 : 14,365.30 = 7,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.36/14,365.30 = 7,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.36x = 14,365.30 × 7,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.36x = 104,435,731
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,435,731/9,583.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.61

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